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

Answer

Admit to ICU

Answer

Immediate invasive angiography

Answer

Start thrombolysis

Answer

Observe 24 hours regardless

Practice 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?