A 65-year-old with suspected ACS but nondiagnostic ECG and negative initial troponin has persistent concerning symptoms. Which test is reasonable for ...

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A 65-year-old with suspected ACS but nondiagnostic ECG and negative initial troponin has persistent concerning symptoms. Which test is reasonable for further evaluation?

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Coronary CT angiography in intermediate-risk chest pain

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Routine invasive angiography for all

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No testing if first troponin negative

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Echocardiogram alone can exclude CAD

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D-dimer to rule out ACS

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Chest Pain (Testing)

A 65-year-old with suspected ACS but nondiagnostic ECG and negative initial troponin has persistent concerning symptoms. Which test is reasonable for further evaluation?