A 52-year-old with suspected ACS and chest pain relief after nitroglycerin asks if this excludes MI. What do guidelines say?...

Question

A 52-year-old with suspected ACS and chest pain relief after nitroglycerin asks if this excludes MI. What do guidelines say?

Accepted Answer

Response to nitroglycerin does not rule out ACS

Answer

Relief with nitroglycerin excludes MI

Answer

Nitroglycerin should be avoided in all chest pain

Answer

Nitroglycerin confirms vasospasm only

Answer

Only opioids should be used for pain

us-abem MCQ (SBA): ACS (Symptom Response)