Acute coronary syndrome (main)

Background

ACS is three diseases involving the coronary arteries:

1. ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) (30%)
2. Non ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) (25%)
3. Unstable Angina (38%)

• ECG is normal in 8% of all confirmed MI's

Diagnosis

ECG (Diagnosis)

ACS - Risk Stratification

Treatment

Intensity of Rx should be based on likelihood that sx are due to acute coronary thombosis

See Also

• ACS - Anatomical Correlation
• ACS - Risk Stratification
• ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
• ACS - Stress Testing
• NSTEMI
• Unstable Angina
• Stable Angina