A 47-year-old woman with suspected NSTEMI but nondiagnostic ECG and normal initial hs-troponin; persistent typical pain. Best diagnostic step per ches...

Question

A 47-year-old woman with suspected NSTEMI but nondiagnostic ECG and normal initial hs-troponin; persistent typical pain. Best diagnostic step per chest pain recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Use serial high-sensitivity troponin measurements to rule in/out MI

Answer

Immediate stress testing without troponin series

Answer

Give thrombolysis

Answer

Schedule outpatient treadmill test in 2 weeks

Answer

No further testing; discharge now

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A 47-year-old woman with suspected NSTEMI but nondiagnostic ECG and normal initial hs-troponin; persistent typical pain. Best diagnostic step per chest pain recommendations?