Which statement best describes the initial evaluation for sudden chest pain in a young patient?

Which statement best describes the initial evaluation for sudden chest pain in a young patient?

• A. Spontaneous pneumothorax, pulmonary embolism, myocarditis, and pericarditis; with ECG, chest X-ray, pulse oximetry, and labs as initial steps
• B. Myocardial infarction is the only consideration and imaging is unnecessary
• C. History alone suffices; no tests are needed
• D. CT angiography is the initial step without ECG

Answer: (A)