Question

A 58-year-old with suspected NSTEMI presents with chest pain. Regarding biomarkers, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Use high-sensitivity troponin with a validated accelerated diagnostic pathway

Answer

Use conventional troponin only at 0 and 6 hours

Answer

CK-MB plus myoglobin at presentation

Answer

No troponins if ECG is normal

Answer

Single high-sensitivity troponin at 4 hours is definitive for all

Practice question

A 58-year-old with suspected NSTEMI presents with chest pain. Regarding biomarkers, what is recommended?