Question

A 55-year-old with poorly controlled HTN and diabetes is evaluated for chest pain. Which imaging pathway aligns with the 2021 chest pain guideline for stable symptoms and intermediate risk?

Accepted Answer

Coronary CT angiography to assess for obstructive CAD

Answer

Immediate thrombolysis

Answer

No testing; discharge all intermediate-risk patients

Answer

Carotid ultrasound

Answer

Head CT

Practice question

A 55-year-old with poorly controlled HTN and diabetes is evaluated for chest pain. Which imaging pathway aligns with the 2021 chest pain guideline for stable symptoms and intermediate risk?