A 60-year-old with chest pain has normal ECG and single hs-troponin below limit of detection 3 hours after onset. HEART score 0. Appropriate next step...

Question

A 60-year-old with chest pain has normal ECG and single hs-troponin below limit of detection 3 hours after onset. HEART score 0. Appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Second hs-troponin at 1-3 h or safe discharge per 0/1-2 h algorithm

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Admit for stress test

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Empiric anticoagulation

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Discharge without any documentation

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Immediate invasive angiography

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Chest Pain (hs-troponin algorithm)

A 60-year-old with chest pain has normal ECG and single hs-troponin below limit of detection 3 hours after onset. HEART score 0. Appropriate next step?