Acute coronary syndrome (main): Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 08:35, 17 July 2011
Background
ACS is three diseases involving the coronary arteries:
- ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) (30%)
- Non ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) (25%)
- Unstable Angina (38%)
- ECG is normal in 8% of all confirmed MI's
DDx
Diagnosis
Treatment
Intensity of Rx should be based on likelihood that sx are due to acute coronary thombosis