Acute coronary syndrome

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Acute coronary syndrome

By Sama Mohamed

NOTES Overview Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) refers to three states of myocardial ischaemia: unstable angina (UA), non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). ACS is a medical emergency requiring urgent admission. Around 100,000 people are admitted with ACS in the UK each year. Atherosclerosis represents the most significant aetiological factor. Classification ACS is classified into one of three conditions according to clinical features, ECG findings and cardiac enzymes: STEMI: ST-segment elevation or new-onset left bundle branch block and raised troponins. NSTEMI: Non-specific signs of ischaemia or normal ECG, raised troponins. UA: Characteristic clinical features, non-specific signs of ischaemia or normal ECG,

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Acute coronary syndrome

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Overview Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) refers to three states of myocardial ischaemia: unstable angina (UA), non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). ACS is a medical emergency requiring urgent admission. Around 100,000 people are admitted with ACS in the UK each year. Atherosclerosis represents the most significant aetiological factor. Classification ACS is classified into one of three conditions according to clinical features, ECG findings and cardiac enzymes: STEMI: ST-segment elevation or new-onset left bundle branch block and raised troponins. NSTEMI: Non-specific signs of ischaemia or normal ECG, raised troponins. UA: Characteristic clinical features, non-specific signs of

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