A 60-year-old male patient on aspirin, nitrates, and a beta blocker, being followed for chronic stable angina, presents to the ER with a history of two to three episodes of more severe and long-lasting anginal chest pain each day over the past 3 days. His ECG and cardiac enzymes are normal. The best course of action of the following is to
A 60-year-old male patient on aspirin, nitrates, and a beta blocker, being followed for chronic stable angina, presents to the ER with a history of two to three episodes of more severe and long-lasting anginal chest pain each day over the past 3 days. His ECG and cardiac enzymes are normal. The best course of action of the following is to
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A 60-year-old male patient on aspirin, nitrates, and a beta blocker, being followed for chronic stable angina, presents to the ER with a history of two to three episodes of more severe and long-lasting anginal chest pain each day over the past 3 days. His ECG and cardiac enzymes are normal. The best course of action of the following is to
✓ Correct Answer: B. Admit the patient and begin intravenous heparin
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