Question

A 64-year-old man presents with chest pain and raised high-sensitivity troponin consistent with NSTEMI. In the emergency department, what single action is most immediately indicated?

Accepted Answer

Chewable aspirin 300 mg stat

Answer

Start warfarin

Answer

Fibrinolysis with alteplase

Answer

No antiplatelet until cardiology review

Answer

Start amiodarone infusion

Practice question

A 64-year-old man presents with chest pain and raised high-sensitivity troponin consistent with NSTEMI. In the emergency department, what single action is most immediately indicated?