Navigating Acute Coronary Syndrome Management

This chapter focuses on the clinical evaluation of a 67-year-old woman with sudden chest pressure, examining her medical history and the challenges of interpreting cardiac assessments. It emphasizes the complexities in the diagnostic process, particularly regarding coronary CT imaging and the management of risk factors for acute coronary syndrome. Furthermore, the discussion covers risk stratification, the role of troponin levels and EKGs, and decision-making for treatment in community hospital settings.