A 59-year-old man with suspected NSTEMI has initial high-sensitivity troponin within normal range at presentation. Best testing strategy?...

Question

A 59-year-old man with suspected NSTEMI has initial high-sensitivity troponin within normal range at presentation. Best testing strategy?

Accepted Answer

Repeat high-sensitivity troponin at 1-3 hours

Answer

Rely on a single troponin only

Answer

Order CK-MB only

Answer

Defer biomarkers; proceed to stress test

Answer

Admit for 24-hour serial CK testing

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Acute chest pain (troponin strategy)