Question

A 62-year-old with chest pain is diagnosed with NSTEMI in hospital. From a pre-hospital perspective, what should a GP do when suspecting ACS in the community?

Accepted Answer

Give aspirin 300 mg and arrange 999 transfer

Answer

Advise rest and review next day

Answer

Start warfarin and refer urgently

Answer

Give GTN only

Answer

Start clopidogrel in the community without discussion

Practice question

A 62-year-old with chest pain is diagnosed with NSTEMI in hospital. From a pre-hospital perspective, what should a GP do when suspecting ACS in the community?