Question

A 60-year-old with suspected NSTEMI presents to the ED with chest pain ongoing for 3 hours; high-sensitivity troponin is normal at 0 and 1 hour, and ECG shows no ischemia. HEART score is 2. What disposition aligns with chest pain guidance?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with outpatient follow-up and return precautions

Answer

Admit for invasive angiography

Answer

Start heparin infusion and admit

Answer

Administer thrombolysis

Answer

Begin DAPT and discharge immediately

Practice question

A 60-year-old with suspected NSTEMI presents to the ED with chest pain ongoing for 3 hours; high-sensitivity troponin is normal at 0 and 1 hour, and ECG shows no ischemia. HEART score is 2. What disposition aligns with chest pain guidance?