Non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes: A comprehensive review.
As the non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTEACS) include unstable angina pectoris (UAP) and the non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), acute diagnosis and risk stratification can often prove challenging. This review will cover guidelines and strategies for risk assessment, contemporary approaches to acute patient management as well as recommendations for timing of specialist referral.
Martinez-Rumayor
Abelardo
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Department of Medicine and Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston MA 02114, USA.
Januzzi
James L
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D000208:Acute Disease; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization / Q000379:methods; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D013577:Syndrome