A 54-year-old presents 30 minutes after onset of substernal chest pressure. Vitals are stable. Which test must be obtained within 10 minutes of arriva...

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A 54-year-old presents 30 minutes after onset of substernal chest pressure. Vitals are stable. Which test must be obtained within 10 minutes of arrival to the ED?

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12-lead ECG

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High-sensitivity troponin

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Chest radiograph

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CT coronary angiography

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Exercise treadmill test

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A 54-year-old presents 30 minutes after onset of substernal chest pressure. Vitals are stable. Which test must be obtained within 10 minutes of arrival to the ED?