A 52-year-old presents 3 hours after onset of nonexertional chest pain. ECG is nonischemic. High-sensitivity troponin T is below the limit of detectio...

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A 52-year-old presents 3 hours after onset of nonexertional chest pain. ECG is nonischemic. High-sensitivity troponin T is below the limit of detection at 0 and unchanged at 2 hours; HEART score is 2. What is the most appropriate disposition?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with early outpatient follow-up

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Admit for serial conventional troponins for 24 hours

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Immediate invasive coronary angiography

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Begin IV heparin and admit

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CT coronary angiography now

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Acute Chest Pain Risk Stratification

A 52-year-old presents 3 hours after onset of nonexertional chest pain. ECG is nonischemic. High-sensitivity troponin T is below the limit of detection at 0 and unchanged at 2 hours; HEART score is 2. What is the most appropriate disposition?