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17th August 2023

A 55-year-old patient with a history of hypertension presents with chest pain at rest

A 55-year-old patient with a history of hypertension presents with chest pain at rest. Troponin levels are normal, and ECG shows transient ST-segment depression during pain episodes.

After initial treatment with aspirin, what is the next step in managing this patient?

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