A 60 year-old male is admitted to the ED with chest pain. The CBC and electrolytes are normal. Troponin level is 0.4 ng/mL. The physician should report to the patient that he is suffering from

A. pulmonary embolism.
B. gastroesophageal reflux.
C. myocardial infarction.
D. valvular stenosis.

Ans: C. myocardial infarction.

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A) Do not put the patient on a spine board to prevent supine hypotensive syndrome. B) Do an emergency cesarean section of the fetus. C) Treat the patient as any other trauma patient. D) Transport the patient to the closest pediatric center.

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