Question

A 45‑year‑old man with chest pain and low risk has negative hs‑cTn at 0 and 1 hour. He asks if stress testing is mandatory before discharge. Best response?

Accepted Answer

No; may discharge with follow‑up without mandatory stress testing

Answer

Yes, stress testing is mandatory

Answer

CT angiography is required for all

Answer

Admit for telemetry 48 hours

Answer

Start DAPT and discharge

Practice question

A 45‑year‑old man with chest pain and low risk has negative hs‑cTn at 0 and 1 hour. He asks if stress testing is mandatory before discharge. Best response?