A 55-year-old with suspected ACS is in ED. CAD history absent. High-sensitivity troponins at 0 and 2 hours are unchanged and below the 99th percentile...

Question

A 55-year-old with suspected ACS is in ED. CAD history absent. High-sensitivity troponins at 0 and 2 hours are unchanged and below the 99th percentile, ECG normal, HEART score 2. What disposition is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with outpatient follow-up testing

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Admit to ICU

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Immediate invasive angiography

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Start thrombolysis

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Observe 24 hours regardless

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A 55-year-old with suspected ACS is in ED. CAD history absent. High-sensitivity troponins at 0 and 2 hours are unchanged and below the 99th percentile, ECG normal, HEART score 2. What disposition is appropriate?