5 Questions
Which test should be considered as an alternative to serial measurement over 10-12 hours with a standard troponin assay to rule out myocardial infarction?
Measurement of cardiac troponin at presentation and at three hours after presentation with a high-sensitivity assay
What should be the initial management for patients with an acute coronary syndrome and ischaemic electrocardiographic changes or elevation of cardiac troponin?
Both aspirin (300 mg loading dose) and ticagrelor (180 mg loading dose)
What is the recommended treatment for patients with an ST-segment-elevation acute coronary syndrome?
Primary percutaneous coronary intervention
When should patients with an ST-segment-elevation acute coronary syndrome receive immediate prehospital treatment?
When primary percutaneous coronary intervention cannot be provided within 120 minutes of ECG diagnosis
What is the loading dose of aspirin recommended for patients with an acute coronary syndrome?
300 mg
Optimizing Diagnosis of Acute Coronary Syndrome: Test Your Knowledge on Troponin Measurement
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