A 34-year-old woman with NSTEMI ruled out presents with typical GERD symptoms without alarm features. She has an 8-week history despite OTC antacids. ...

Question

A 34-year-old woman with NSTEMI ruled out presents with typical GERD symptoms without alarm features. She has an 8-week history despite OTC antacids. What is the best next step?

Accepted Answer

8-week trial of PPI once daily

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Upper endoscopy now

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H2 blocker at bedtime only

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Barium swallow

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Empiric antibiotics

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A 34-year-old woman with NSTEMI ruled out presents with typical GERD symptoms without alarm features. She has an 8-week history despite OTC antacids. What is the best next step?