A 60-year-old male with acute chest pain has low HEART score (2) and two negative high-sensitivity troponins at 0 and 2 hours. ECGs are normal. What i...

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A 60-year-old male with acute chest pain has low HEART score (2) and two negative high-sensitivity troponins at 0 and 2 hours. ECGs are normal. What is the appropriate disposition?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with outpatient follow-up

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Admit for observation with stress testing

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Emergent coronary angiography

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Start heparin infusion and admit

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CT coronary angiography before discharge mandatory

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A 60-year-old male with acute chest pain has low HEART score (2) and two negative high-sensitivity troponins at 0 and 2 hours. ECGs are normal. What is the appropriate disposition?