Question

A 45-year-old with suspected ACS presents but hs-cTn is mildly elevated and rising. ECG nonischemic. HEART score 5. Appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Begin antithrombotic therapy and admit for further management

Answer

Discharge home

Answer

No therapy; repeat troponin in a week

Answer

Outpatient stress test only

Answer

Start aspirin in clinic and send home

Practice question

A 45-year-old with suspected ACS presents but hs-cTn is mildly elevated and rising. ECG nonischemic. HEART score 5. Appropriate next step?