Question

A 58-year-old man presents with chest pain and raised high-sensitivity troponin without ST elevation. Coronary angiography is planned but not immediately available. What parenteral anticoagulant is recommended while awaiting invasive management if no contraindication?

Accepted Answer

Fondaparinux

Answer

Unfractionated heparin infusion

Answer

Enoxaparin

Answer

Danaparoid

Answer

No anticoagulation until angiography

Practice question

A 58-year-old man presents with chest pain and raised high-sensitivity troponin without ST elevation. Coronary angiography is planned but not immediately available. What parenteral anticoagulant is recommended while awaiting invasive management if no contraindication?