Question

A 58-year-old presents with 2 hours of chest pain. ECG is nondiagnostic. Which laboratory strategy best aligns with the 2021 multisociety chest pain guideline for ruling out MI?

Accepted Answer

High-sensitivity cardiac troponin with serial sampling

Answer

Single conventional troponin at 0 hour

Answer

CK-MB at 0 and 6 hours

Answer

Myoglobin at 0 and 2 hours

Answer

BNP with HEART score

Practice question

A 58-year-old presents with 2 hours of chest pain. ECG is nondiagnostic. Which laboratory strategy best aligns with the 2021 multisociety chest pain guideline for ruling out MI?