A 46-year-old presents 5 hours after brief chest pain now resolved. ECG normal, hs-cTn below LoD at presentation and 3 hours later; HEART pathway low ...

Question

A 46-year-old presents 5 hours after brief chest pain now resolved. ECG normal, hs-cTn below LoD at presentation and 3 hours later; HEART pathway low risk. What is the recommended disposition?

Accepted Answer

Discharge without further testing

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Admit for routine stress test in the morning

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CT coronary angiography before discharge

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Start inpatient heparin infusion

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Begin dual antiplatelet therapy for 1 month

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Chest Pain Risk Stratification

A 46-year-old presents 5 hours after brief chest pain now resolved. ECG normal, hs-cTn below LoD at presentation and 3 hours later; HEART pathway low risk. What is the recommended disposition?