A 55-year-old with suspected NSTEMI has 2 normal hs-troponins and a non-ischaemic ECG but persistent chest pain and HEART score 5. Appropriate next st...

Question

A 55-year-old with suspected NSTEMI has 2 normal hs-troponins and a non-ischaemic ECG but persistent chest pain and HEART score 5. Appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Observation with additional testing rather than discharge

Answer

Immediate thrombolysis

Answer

Discharge without follow-up

Answer

No further testing needed

Answer

Empiric anticoagulation for 7 days at home

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Chest Pain-Intermediate Risk

A 55-year-old with suspected NSTEMI has 2 normal hs-troponins and a non-ischaemic ECG but persistent chest pain and HEART score 5. Appropriate next step?