A 55-year-old man with suspected ACS arrives; initial hs‑troponin T is below decision threshold and ECG nonischemic. According to the chest pain guide...

Question

A 55-year-old man with suspected ACS arrives; initial hs‑troponin T is below decision threshold and ECG nonischemic. According to the chest pain guideline, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Serial hs‑troponins using a validated algorithm

Answer

Discharge without repeat testing

Answer

Immediate stress testing before repeat troponin

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Start anticoagulation without further testing

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Admit all patients for 24 h

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Chest Pain Evaluation

A 55-year-old man with suspected ACS arrives; initial hs‑troponin T is below decision threshold and ECG nonischemic. According to the chest pain guideline, what is recommended?