Acute coronary syndrome (main): Difference between revisions
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**ECG is normal in 8% of all confirmed MI's | |||
*[[ACS - Risk Stratification]] | *[[ACS - Risk Stratification]] | ||
Revision as of 08:49, 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%)
DDx
Diagnosis
- ECG (Diagnosis)
- ECG is normal in 8% of all confirmed MI's
- ACS - Risk Stratification
Treatment
Intensity of Rx should be based on likelihood that sx are due to acute coronary thombosis
See:
- ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
- Non ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)
- Unstable Angina