A 60-year-old man with new chest pain, normal ECG, and intermediate risk by structured assessment in the ED. Which approach aligns with the chest pain...

Question

A 60-year-old man with new chest pain, normal ECG, and intermediate risk by structured assessment in the ED. Which approach aligns with the chest pain guideline?

Accepted Answer

Structured risk assessment with high-sensitivity troponin-based pathway to guide testing/disposition

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Rely on clinical gestalt alone

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Single conventional troponin then discharge

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Immediate invasive angiography for all intermediate-risk patients

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Stress testing for all regardless of risk

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Acute Chest Pain Evaluation

A 60-year-old man with new chest pain, normal ECG, and intermediate risk by structured assessment in the ED. Which approach aligns with the chest pain guideline?