A 61-year-old with low-risk chest pain and normal serial hs-troponins asks about further imaging before discharge. Per chest pain guideline, which sta...

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A 61-year-old with low-risk chest pain and normal serial hs-troponins asks about further imaging before discharge. Per chest pain guideline, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Coronary CTA is mandatory.

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All patients need stress testing.

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Low-risk patients with negative hs-troponin pathway may be discharged without further testing.

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Nuclear stress test is mandatory if age >60.

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The patient should be discharged without further testing.

"low‑risk chest pain disposition" MCQ (SBA): low-risk chest pain disposition

A 61-year-old with low-risk chest pain and normal serial hs-troponins asks about further imaging before discharge. Per chest pain guideline, which statement is correct?