Question

A 62-year-old smoker with low-risk chest pain is discharged after negative hs-cTn pathway. Which outpatient test is most appropriate if further evaluation needed?

Accepted Answer

Consider functional or anatomic testing based on shared decision-making and availability

Answer

Routine immediate stress test for all low-risk patients

Answer

Mandatory coronary angiography

Answer

CT chest without contrast

Answer

No testing ever

Practice question

A 62-year-old smoker with low-risk chest pain is discharged after negative hs-cTn pathway. Which outpatient test is most appropriate if further evaluation needed?