Previously, clinicians often had to wait an average of 6 hours with the lower-sensitivity, lower-precision cTn assays to see a conclusive increase in plasma cTn levels after the first troponin measurement, but today's high-sensitivity cTn tests that are separated by a mere 2 to 3 hours can be highly informative.
Dr. Daniel Hay, DO is a family medicine doctor who practices in Orlando, FL. He is 47 years old and has been practicing for 17 years.
Both hay and straw are stacked in the form of bales in a barn, after they are dried adequately. But in comparison, straw bales are much lighter than that of hay. It is important to know the difference and to understand their use across situations and benefit from their qualities. 1. Hay is used to feed farm animals.