A 61-year-old with suspected ACS and stable vitals has normal initial hs-cTn. Which serial testing approach is acceptable?...

Question

A 61-year-old with suspected ACS and stable vitals has normal initial hs-cTn. Which serial testing approach is acceptable?

Accepted Answer

0 and 1 hour with assay-validated deltas

Answer

Single troponin only

Answer

Only 6-hour troponin

Answer

Troponin every hour for 12 hours

Answer

No troponin if ECG is normal

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Chest Pain (Troponin Protocols)