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Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Algorithm History ... : • EKG • Bedside ... , PT. aPTT • Serial ... troponin; HEART score ... • PERC; Well score
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... Medical history ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: