Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Elevated Troponin

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding elevated troponin levels?

• A)Elevated troponin levels assist the clinician in identifying the specific cause.
• B)The higher the troponin levels,the greater the damage to cardiac tissue.
• C)Critically ill patients with sepsis may have increased troponin levels.
• D)Troponin levels remain elevated for 10 days after injury.

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Content Validity

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