| Revised guidelines for the management of non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes. | |
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PMID: 12801448 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Unstable angina (UA) and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) refer to a spectrum of acute severe cardiac disorders characterized by myocardial oxygen demand and supply mismatch, caused by atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. Patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes represent a major medical problem, accounting for 2.5 million hospitalizations and 500000 deaths annually in the United States alone. Of these, 1.5 million have a final diagnosis of UA, and myocardial infarction (ST-segment and non-ST-segment elevation) accounts for the remaining 1 million. The management of UA/NSTEMI presents a challenge to the cardiologist because treatment strategies continue to evolve. A number of trials have now assessed the safety and efficacy of early revascularization strategies in the treatment of patients with UA/NSTEMI, whereas others have focused on pharmacologic adjunctive therapy. An optimal single strategy encompassing most patients' needs is not clear. This review focuses on the revised American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines for the management of patients presenting with UA/NSTEMI. |
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Authors:
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Debabrata Mukherjee; Kim A Eagle |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current cardiology reports Volume: 5 ISSN: 1523-3782 ISO Abbreviation: Curr Cardiol Rep Publication Date: 2003 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-06-12 Completed Date: 2003-12-05 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100888969 Medline TA: Curr Cardiol Rep Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 289-95 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Cardiology, University of Michigan Health System, 3910 Taubman Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA. keagle@umich.edu |
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Acute Disease American Heart Association Angina, Unstable / diagnosis, physiopathology*, therapy* Cardiology / standards* Electrocardiography* Humans Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis, physiopathology*, therapy* Physician's Practice Patterns / standards* Practice Guidelines as Topic / standards* Societies, Medical / standards Syndrome United States |
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