What is the goal of the initial evaluation of a patient with suspected ACS?
The goal of the initial evaluation of a patient with suspected ACS is to answer two questions: 1. What is the likelihood that the symptoms and signs represent ACS? 2. What is the likelihood of adverse clinical outcome(s)? Risk assessment scores and clinical prediction algorithms using clinical history, physical examination, ECG, and cardiac troponins have been developed to help identify patients with ACS at increased risk of adverse outcome(s).