A 65-year-old with chest pain has normal ECG and hs-cTn below rule-out thresholds at 0 and 2 hours using a validated algorithm. Disposition?...

Question

A 65-year-old with chest pain has normal ECG and hs-cTn below rule-out thresholds at 0 and 2 hours using a validated algorithm. Disposition?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with outpatient follow-up and risk factor management

Answer

Admit to ICU for 24 hours

Answer

Perform immediate stress test before discharge regardless

Answer

Give fibrinolysis

Answer

Start full-dose anticoagulation

"cardiology" MCQ (SBA): Chest Pain