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Low-risk chest pain — EECC MCQ

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EasyCardiologyLow-risk chest painEECC

A 57-year-old man with chest pain has low pretest probability for CAD and no ischaemic ECG changes. Which is preferred?

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Correct answer: C — No routine testing; consider outpatient follow-up

For low-risk chest pain, routine urgent testing is not necessary; discharge with follow-up is appropriate when evaluated by validated pathways. A/B/D/E are unnecessary.

Reference: AHA/ACC Guideline (2021): Chest Pain