Question

A 68-year-old with NSTEMI symptoms but low-risk testing is evaluated in clinic after discharge. He asks which test best detects recurrent MI if symptoms recur. Best answer?

Accepted Answer

High-sensitivity troponin testing with an accelerated algorithm

Answer

Repeat CK-MB every 6 hours

Answer

BNP testing

Answer

Myoglobin level

Answer

LDH isoenzymes

Practice question

A 68-year-old with NSTEMI symptoms but low-risk testing is evaluated in clinic after discharge. He asks which test best detects recurrent MI if symptoms recur. Best answer?