Question

A 64-year-old with chest pain has low-risk HEART score and two negative hs-troponins 3 hours apart. Which patient instruction is essential at discharge?

Accepted Answer

Return immediately if symptoms recur and arrange prompt outpatient follow-up

Answer

No further care needed

Answer

Avoid all activity for 2 weeks

Answer

Start dual antiplatelet therapy

Answer

Begin high-dose NSAIDs for pain

Practice question

A 64-year-old with chest pain has low-risk HEART score and two negative hs-troponins 3 hours apart. Which patient instruction is essential at discharge?