A 45-year-old with suspected ACS but nondiagnostic ECG and negative initial hs-cTn requires serial testing. What interval is endorsed for hs-cTn-based...

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A 45-year-old with suspected ACS but nondiagnostic ECG and negative initial hs-cTn requires serial testing. What interval is endorsed for hs-cTn-based rule-out pathways?

Accepted Answer

Use validated 0/1-hour or 0/2-hour algorithms

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Single troponin is sufficient

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Repeat at 6-12 hours only

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Repeat only if symptoms worsen

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24-hour repeat mandatory

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A 45-year-old with suspected ACS but nondiagnostic ECG and negative initial hs-cTn requires serial testing. What interval is endorsed for hs-cTn-based rule-out pathways?