Question

A 60-year-old with chest pain has normal ECG and serial high-sensitivity troponins at 0 and 2 hours below assay LoQ without significant delta. HEART score is 2. What is the appropriate disposition?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with outpatient follow-up

Answer

Admit for invasive coronary angiography

Answer

Observe 24 hours with repeat conventional troponin

Answer

Start heparin infusion and admit

Answer

Perform stress testing before discharge in all cases

Practice question

A 60-year-old with chest pain has normal ECG and serial high-sensitivity troponins at 0 and 2 hours below assay LoQ without significant delta. HEART score is 2. What is the appropriate disposition?