An ED patient with suspected unstable angina has normal ECG but intermediate pre-test risk. Serial hs-cTn values are below the 99th percentile. Which ...

Question

An ED patient with suspected unstable angina has normal ECG but intermediate pre-test risk. Serial hs-cTn values are below the 99th percentile. Which noninvasive test is preferred to evaluate for obstructive CAD?

Accepted Answer

CT coronary angiography

Answer

Exercise ECG without imaging despite baseline LBBB

Answer

Stress echocardiography only

Answer

Nuclear perfusion only

Answer

No further testing indicated in intermediate risk

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Stable Chest Pain Evaluation

An ED patient with suspected unstable angina has normal ECG but intermediate pre-test risk. Serial hs-cTn values are below the 99th percentile. Which noninvasive test is preferred to evaluate for obstructive CAD?