A 59-year-old man with suspected NSTEMI has low hs-cTn but dynamic ECG changes. Which is correct?...

Question

A 59-year-old man with suspected NSTEMI has low hs-cTn but dynamic ECG changes. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Clinical context and ECG changes may warrant admission and repeat troponin despite initial negativity

Answer

Negative hs-cTn excludes MI at presentation

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Discharge immediately due to low troponin

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No role for serial testing

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Treat as GERD

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