Question

A 58-year-old smoker with HTN and DM has chest pain with normal ECG; hs‑cTn negative at 0 and 1 hour. HEART score 2. Which is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with follow‑up and return precautions

Answer

Admit to ICU for 24‑hour troponins

Answer

Cath lab activation

Answer

Avoid troponin testing

Answer

Give thrombolysis

Practice question

A 58-year-old smoker with HTN and DM has chest pain with normal ECG; hs‑cTn negative at 0 and 1 hour. HEART score 2. Which is appropriate?