Conclusion
Troponin T has a vital role in the triage of patients presenting
with chest pain. A positive test identifies high-risk individuals
who may benefit from aggressive anti-platelet therapy or early
intervention, whilst negative troponin T tests 12 or more hours
after the onset of symptoms identify those at low risk who can be
considered for early hospital discharge.
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