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2023-06-10 10:07:42
Can negative Troponin and CK MB after 24 hours of onset of symptoms safely rule out heart attack ?
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Troponin and CK MB remain elevated for more than 72 hrs after attack but the n gradually become undetectable. So a Normal ECG and Negative Troponin almost rule out heart attack.

Answered2023-06-10 10:21:43

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