Question

A 59-year-old with suspected ACS has hs-cTn below URL at 0 and 1 hour with delta <3 ng/L, nonischemic ECG, and low-risk features. What disposition is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with outpatient follow-up

Answer

Admit for observation 48 hours

Answer

Administer thrombolytics immediately

Answer

Start IV nitroglycerin and heparin

Answer

Proceed to emergent angiography

Practice question

A 59-year-old with suspected ACS has hs-cTn below URL at 0 and 1 hour with delta <3 ng/L, nonischemic ECG, and low-risk features. What disposition is appropriate?