Question

A 48-year-old patient with chest pain and nondiagnostic tests asks about shared decision-making. Which tool aligns with guideline practice?

Accepted Answer

Use validated risk scores (e.g., HEART) with hs‑troponins to guide testing and disposition

Answer

Rely solely on physician gestalt

Answer

Admit all chest pain patients

Answer

Discharge all with normal CXR

Answer

Use CK‑MB instead of troponin

Practice question

A 48-year-old patient with chest pain and nondiagnostic tests asks about shared decision-making. Which tool aligns with guideline practice?