A 35-year-old woman presents with episodic chest pain and palpitations but is haemodynamically stable. After assessment and ECG, you consider that her...

Question

A 35-year-old woman presents with episodic chest pain and palpitations but is haemodynamically stable. After assessment and ECG, you consider that her cardiovascular risk is low. You are also mindful of resource stewardship. Which action best reflects the CanMEDS Leader and Health Advocate roles while maintaining patient safety?

Accepted Answer

Provide reassurance, arrange timely outpatient follow-up and avoid unnecessary advanced imaging in the absence of high-risk features

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Order CT coronary angiography for reassurance

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Admit her for prolonged in-hospital telemetry purely because she is anxious

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Discharge her with no explanation and no follow-up

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Order multiple cardiac biomarkers daily for a week as an outpatient

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Low-risk chest pain assessment