Question

A 50-year-old man with low-risk chest pain has a normal ECG and two high-sensitivity troponins below the 99th percentile and unchanged at 0/2 hours. He is pain-free and vital signs are normal. What is the best disposition?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with outpatient follow-up and risk factor counseling

Answer

Admit for inpatient stress testing

Answer

Immediate invasive coronary angiography

Answer

Start dual antiplatelet therapy and admit

Answer

Give thrombolytics and discharge

Practice question

A 50-year-old man with low-risk chest pain has a normal ECG and two high-sensitivity troponins below the 99th percentile and unchanged at 0/2 hours. He is pain-free and vital signs are normal. What is the best disposition?