Question

A 49-year-old with suspected NSTEMI has two negative high-sensitivity troponins 3 hours apart and normal ECG; GRACE score low. Which is true?

Accepted Answer

Noninvasive testing is reasonable selectively; many low-risk can be discharged safely

Answer

Routine stress testing before discharge is mandatory

Answer

All require coronary angiography

Answer

Start fibrinolysis if chest pain recurs

Answer

Troponin-negative ACS is excluded entirely

Practice question

A 49-year-old with suspected NSTEMI has two negative high-sensitivity troponins 3 hours apart and normal ECG; GRACE score low. Which is true?