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A patient with a history of heart attack presents with complaints of chest pain.An electrocardiogram shows abnormal results, but cardiac enzyme levels are normal.The nurse should prepare the patient for which of the following diagnostic tests, which can determine whether the patient has actually experienced a recent heart attack?
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