Question

A 60-year-old with suspected ACS but non-ischemic ECG is evaluated using hs-cTn. What principle is correct?

Accepted Answer

Use validated hs-cTn algorithms with sex-specific thresholds when available

Answer

Use sex-neutral thresholds

Answer

Use CK-MB instead

Answer

Single hs-cTn at 0 hours is enough in all cases

Answer

Troponin testing is unnecessary if pain resolved

Practice question

A 60-year-old with suspected ACS but non-ischemic ECG is evaluated using hs-cTn. What principle is correct?