A 55-year-old with suspected ACS has normal ECG and ongoing chest pain. Troponin is not yet elevated. Preferred initial imaging?...

Question

A 55-year-old with suspected ACS has normal ECG and ongoing chest pain. Troponin is not yet elevated. Preferred initial imaging?

Accepted Answer

CT coronary angiography when available

Answer

Stress echo immediately

Answer

Nuclear stress test immediately

Answer

Coronary angiography emergently

Answer

CXR only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Chest Pain (Imaging Choice)