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Potential Utility and Challenges of the High‐Sensitivity Troponin Assay
| Potential Utility | Potential Challenges |
|---|---|
| More rapid diagnosis in ACS | Nonspecific to etiology |
| Population screening | False‐positive interpretation |
| Prognostic information in stable patients | Biological variability |
| Drug development and cardiotoxicity | Lack of assay standardization |
ACS indicates acute coronary syndrome.
