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Unstable Angina: Definition and Contemporary Management

…and Pathophysiology Unstable angina (UA) is an acute coronary syndrome characterized by myocardial ischaemia occurring at rest or with minimal exertion, without evidence of acute…

🟠 TIMI Risk Score for NSTEMI and unstable Angina

…risk score for NSTEMI and unstable angina [calc_timi_nstemi] TIMI SCORE 30 days mortality 30 days acute MI Probability of revascularization 0 1 1…

NSTEMI (Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction) & Unstable Angina: Diagnosis, Criteria, ECG, Management

…majority occur within the first hour(s). Hence, the majority of all fatal cases of NSTEMI and unstable angina occur during the first hour(s)…

Non-ST Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) and Unstable Angina

…or fully occlusive intraluminal thrombus [5] . ACS Classification The clinical spectrum of Acute Coronary Syndromes encompasses Unstable Angina (UA), Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)…

🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

…epidermal necrolysis, DRESS syndrome) have been rarely reported with acetylsalicylic acid. Discontinue acetylsalicylic acid at the first sign of skin rash, mucosal lesions, or hypersensitivity…

Acute coronary syndrome: quick reference for loading doses and time targets

…NSTEMI and unstable angina. Management begins in parallel with the diagnostic work up. Obtain an interpretable 12 lead ECG within 10 minutes of first medical…

Atrial fibrillation: quick reference for emergency management

…not delay cardioversion in an unstable patient. Rate control in the stable patient Drug Situation Comment : : : Beta blocker (metoprolol) First choice in most cases The…

Pulmonary embolism: quick reference for risk stratification and treatment

…Unstable Yes Often raised Reperfusion, intensive care Intermediate–high Stable Yes Raised Admission with monitoring. Be prepared for rescue thrombolysis Intermediate–low Stable One of…

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