Question

A 52-year-old patient with suspected ACS has a nondiagnostic ECG but persistent symptoms. Which statement about high-sensitivity troponin (hs-cTn) is correct?

Accepted Answer

Serial hs-cTn measurements and delta values guide rule-out and rule-in

Answer

Single hs-cTn below URL rules out MI in all patients

Answer

hs-cTn is unnecessary if ECG is normal

Answer

Conventional troponin is preferred to hs-cTn

Answer

hs-cTn cannot be used in women

Practice question

A 52-year-old patient with suspected ACS has a nondiagnostic ECG but persistent symptoms. Which statement about high-sensitivity troponin (hs-cTn) is correct?