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Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria

From: A head-to-head comparison of fast-SENC and feature tracking to LV long axis strain for assessment of myocardial deformation in chest pain patients

Inclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria

Chest pain

HEART score ≤ 6

hscTnT 5–52 ng/l

(0 h/1 h algorithm)

Signed informed consent

Acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction

Hemodynamic instability

Systolic heart failure (LVEF < 40%)

Atrial fibrillation/frequent extrasystoles

Stent implants/bypass operation

Non-suitable metallic implants for CMR

Severe claustrophobia