Question

A 52-year-old with suspected NSTEMI presents with low-risk features after evaluation. According to the 2021 chest pain guideline, what defines a low-risk group appropriate for early discharge with outpatient testing?

Accepted Answer

Estimated 30-day risk of death or MACE <1% using clinical decision pathway

Answer

Normal ECG alone

Answer

Troponin below 99th percentile once

Answer

No chest pain at time of discharge

Answer

Age <55 years

Practice question

A 52-year-old with suspected NSTEMI presents with low-risk features after evaluation. According to the 2021 chest pain guideline, what defines a low-risk group appropriate for early discharge with outpatient testing?