Unstable angina (UA) and non–ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) are acute coronary syndromes without ST-segment elevation (NSTE-ACS).
NSTEMI is defined by the rise an...
Chest heaviness/tightness lasting ≥10 minutes; occurs with or without exertion, may increase in frequency. Pain or discomfort is typically retrosternal and can radiate to the neck, ja...
Risk stratify using TIMI or GRACE score to select use of early invasive approach (coronary angiography within 24 hours of admission) versus ischemia-guided therapy
Urgent inva...
It is reasonable in patients with suspected ACS (low risk) who have normal serial ECGs and cardiac troponins to have a treadmill ECG, stress myocardial perfusion ...
I24.9 Acute ischemic heart disease, unspecified
I20.0 Unstable angina
I21.4 Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
411.1 Intermediate coronary syndrome
410.70 Subendocardial infarc...
Discontinue NSAIDs, nonselective or selective cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 agents, except for acetylsalicylic acid, due to increased risks of mortality, reinfarction, hypertension, heart fai...
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