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{{CMG}}; '''Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief:''' {{CZ}}; [[Varun Kumar]], M.B.B.S.; [[Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan]], M.B.B.S.; Smita Kohli, M.D.; {{NMG}}; Bryan Piccirillo, B.S., M.D.
{{CMG}}; '''Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief:''' {{CZ}}; [[Varun Kumar]], M.B.B.S.; [[Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan]], M.B.B.S.; Smita Kohli, M.D.; {{NMG}}; Bryan Piccirillo, B.S., M.D.


{{SK}} angina at rest; rest angina; progressive angina; crescendo angina; accelerating angina; new-onset angina; pre-infarction angina; unstable angina pectoris; UAP; UA
{{SK}} Angina at rest; rest angina; progressive angina; crescendo angina; accelerating angina; new-onset angina; pre-infarction angina; unstable angina pectoris; UAP; UA; new-onset angina; angina - unstable


==[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction overview | Overview]]==
==[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction overview | Overview]]==
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==[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction classification | Classification]]==
==[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction classification | Classification]]==


==Pathophysiology==
==[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction pathophysiology| Pathophysiology]]==
[[Unstable angina pathophysiology|Unstable Angina]] | [[Non ST elevation myocardial infarction pathophysiology|Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction]]
[[Unstable angina pathophysiology|Unstable Angina]] | [[Non ST elevation myocardial infarction pathophysiology|Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction]]


==[[Chest pain#Differentiating the Life Threatening and Ischemic Causes of Chest Pain from other Disorders|Differentiating Unstable Angina/Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction from other Disorders]]==
==[[Chest pain differential diagnosis|Differentiating Unstable Angina/Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction from other Disorders]]==


==[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction epidemiology and demographics | Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
==[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction epidemiology and demographics | Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
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==Special Groups==
==Special Groups==
[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction women | Women]]  |  [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction diabetic patients | Diabetic Patients]]  |  [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction post CABG patients | Post CABG Patients]]  |  [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction elderly | Elderly]]  |  [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction chronic kidney disease | Chronic Kidney Disease]]  |  [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction drug and substance abusers | Drug and Substance Abusers]]  |  [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction prinzmetal's angina | Prinzmetal's Angina]]  |  [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction cardiovascular syndrome x | Cardiovascular Syndrome X]]
[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction women | Women]]  |  [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction diabetic patients | Diabetic Patients]]  |  [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction post CABG patients | Post CABG Patients]]  |  [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction elderly | Elderly]]  |  [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction chronic kidney disease | Chronic Kidney Disease]]  |  [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction drug and substance abusers | Substance Abusers]]  |  [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction prinzmetal's angina | Prinzmetal's Angina]]  |  [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction cardiovascular syndrome x | Cardiovascular Syndrome X]]


==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction blood studies|Blood Studies]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction biomarkers |Biomarkers]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction chest x-ray|Chest X Ray]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction echocardiogram |Echocardiography]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction coronary angiography| Coronary Angiography]]
[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction blood studies|Blood Studies]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction biomarkers |Biomarkers]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction chest x-ray|Chest X Ray]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction echocardiogram |Echocardiography]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction coronary angiography| Coronary Angiography]]


==[[Unstable angina treatment| Treatment]]==
==[[Unstable angina treatment|Treatment]]==


'''[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction primary prevention | Primary Prevention]]'''
'''[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction primary prevention|Primary Prevention]]'''


'''Immediate Management :'''
'''Immediate Management:''' [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction immediate management | Overview]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction oxygen therapy |Oxygen]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction nitrate therapy |Nitrates]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction analgesics | Analgesics]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction beta blockers | Beta Blockers]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction calcium channel blockers| Calcium Channel Blocker]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction inhibitors of RAS | Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone Inhibitors]]
[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction immediate management | Overview]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction oxygen therapy |Oxygen]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction nitrate therapy |Nitrates]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction analgesics | Analgesics]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction beta blockers | Beta Blockers]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction calcium channel blockers| Calcium Channel Blocker]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction inhibitors of RAS | Inhibitors of Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone axis]]


'''Antithrombin Therapy :''' [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction anticoagulant therapy | Overview]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction unfractionated heparin therapy |Unfractionated Heparin]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction low molecular weight heparin therapy |Low Molecular Weight Heparin]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction direct thrombin inhibitors therapy |Direct Thrombin Inhibitors]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction factor Xa inhibitors therapy |Factor Xa Inhibitors]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long term anticoagulation therapy |Long Term Anticoagulation]]
'''Antithrombin Therapy:''' [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction anticoagulant therapy | Overview]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction unfractionated heparin therapy |Unfractionated Heparin]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction low molecular weight heparin therapy |Low Molecular Weight Heparin]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction direct thrombin inhibitors therapy |Direct Thrombin Inhibitors]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction factor Xa inhibitors therapy |Factor Xa Inhibitors]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long term anticoagulation therapy |Long Term Anticoagulation]]


'''Antitplatelet Agents :''' [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction antiplatelet therapy recommendations|Antiplatelet therapy recommendations]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction aspirin therapy|Aspirin]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction thienopyridines|Thienopyridines]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction GPIIb/IIIa inhibitor|Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor]]  
'''Antiplatelet Agents:''' [[Unstable angina/NSTEMI Antiplatelet therapy recommendations|Antiplatelet Therapy Recommendations]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction aspirin therapy|Aspirin]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction thienopyridines|Thienopyridines]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction GPIIb/IIIa inhibitor|Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor]] |[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction additional management considerations for antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy | Additional Management Considerations]]


[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction additional management considerations for antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy | Additional Management Considerations for Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Therapy]]
'''Mechanical Reperfusion:''' [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction initial conservative versus initial invasive strategies | Initial Conservative Versus Initial Invasive Strategies]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction recommendations for PCI‎ | PCI]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction recommendations for CABG | CABG]]


'''Mechanical Reperfusion :''' [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction initial conservative versus initial invasive strategies | Initial Conservative Versus Initial Invasive Strategies]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction recommendations for PCI‎ | PCI]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction recommendations for CABG | CABG]]
'''Complications of Bleeding and Transfusion:''' [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction complications of bleeding and transfusion|Overview]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction complications of bleeding and transfusion incidence |Incidence]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction complications of bleeding and transfusion - definitions for bleeding complications |Definitions]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction complications of bleeding and transfusion - predictors and causes of bleeding |Predictors and Causes of Bleeding]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction complications of bleeding and transfusion - blood transfusions |Blood Transfusions]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction complications of bleeding and transfusion prognosis |Prognosis]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction complications of bleeding and transfusion prevention |Prevention]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction complications of bleeding and transfusion recommendations |Recommendations]]  


==Complications of Bleeding and Transfusion==
'''Discharge Care:''' [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction medical regimen and use of medications | Medical Regimen]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction post-discharge follow-up | Post-Discharge Follow-Up]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction cardiac rehabilitation | Cardiac Rehabilitation]]
[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction complications of bleeding and transfusion|Overview]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction complications of bleeding and transfusion incidence |Incidence]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction complications of bleeding and transfusion - definitions for bleeding complications |Definitions]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction complications of bleeding and transfusion - predictors and causes of bleeding |Predictors and Causes of Bleeding]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction complications of bleeding and transfusion - blood transfusions |Blood Transfusions]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction complications of bleeding and transfusion prognosis |Prognosis]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction complications of bleeding and transfusion prevention |Prevention]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction complications of bleeding and transfusion recommendations |Recommendations]]  


==Discharge Care==
'''Long-Term Medical Therapy and Secondary Prevention:''' [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention |Overview]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for antiplatelet therapy|Convalescent and Long-Term Antiplatelet Therapy]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for beta blockers|Beta Blockers]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for inhibitors of the RAS|Inhibition Of The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for nitroglycerin|Nitroglycerin Therapy]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for calcium channel blockers|Calcium Channel Blockers]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for warfarin therapy|Warfarin Therapy]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for lipid management|Lipid Management]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for blood pressure control|Blood Pressure Control]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for smoking cessation|Smoking Cessation]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for weight management|Weight Management]] | [[UA/NSTEMI long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for Physical Activity|Physical Activity]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for patient education|Patient Education]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for influenza|Influenza]] | [[UA/NSTEMI long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines depression|Depression]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs|Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines hormone therapy|Hormone Therapy]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines antioxidant vitamins and folic acid|Antioxidant Vitamins and Folic Acid]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines quality care and outcomes|Quality Care and Outcomes]]
[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction medical regimen and use of medications | Medical Regimen]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction post-discharge follow-up | Post-Discharge Follow-Up]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction cardiac rehabilitation | Cardiac Rehabilitation]]


==Long-Term Medical Therapy and Secondary Prevention==
'''[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]]'''
[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention |Overview]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for antiplatelet therapy|Antiplatelet Therapy]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for beta blockers|Beta Blockers]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for inhibitors of the RAS|Inhibition Of The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for nitroglycerin|Nitroglycerin Therapy]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for calcium channel blockers|Calcium Channel Blockers]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for warfarin therapy|Warfarin Therapy]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for lipid management|Lipid Management]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for blood pressure control|Blood Pressure Control]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for smoking cessation|Smoking Cessation]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for weight management|Weight Management]] | [[UA/NSTEMI long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for Physical Activity|Physical Activity]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for patient education|Patient Education]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines for influenza|Influenza]] | [[UA/NSTEMI long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines depression|Depression]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs|Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines hormone therapy|Hormone Therapy]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines antioxidant vitamins and folic acid|Antioxidant Vitamins and Folic Acid]] | [[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention ACC/AHA guidelines quality care and outcomes|Quality Care and Outcomes]]
 
'''[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]'''
 
====Contraindicated medications====
{{MedCondContrAbs|MedCond = Unstable angina|Dalteparin|Fingolimod|Levothyroxine}}
 
==Case Studies==
[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction case study one|Case #1]]


==Related Chapters==
==Related Chapters==
* [[The Living Guidelines: UA/NSTEMI | The UA / NSTEMI Living Guidelines: Vote on current recommendations and suggest revisions to the guidelines]]
* [[Acute Coronary Syndrome risk stratification|Acute Coronary Syndrome Risk Stratification]]
* [[Chronic stable angina]]
* [[Chronic stable angina]]
* [[Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction]]
* [[Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction]]
* [[ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction]]
* [[ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction]]
* [[Coronary Heart Disease]]
* [[Coronary Heart Disease]]
* [[PCI]]


==External links==
==External Links==
* [http://www.clinicaltrialresults.org Clinical Trial Results: An up to date resource of Cardiovascular Research]
* [http://www.clinicaltrialresults.org Clinical Trial Results: An up to date resource of Cardiovascular Research]
* [http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/atpiii/calculator.asp?usertype=pub Risk Assessment Tool for Estimating Your 10-year Risk of Having a Heart Attack] - based on information of the [[Framingham Heart Study]], from the United States [[National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute]]
* [http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/atpiii/calculator.asp?usertype=pub Risk Assessment Tool for Estimating Your 10-year Risk of Having a Heart Attack] - based on information of the [[Framingham Heart Study]], from the United States [[National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute]]
* [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/heartattack.html Heart Attack] - overview of resources from [[MedlinePlus]].
*[http://www.americanheart.org/heartattack American Heart Association's Heart Attack web site] - Information and resources for preventing, recognizing and treating heart attack.
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Synonyms and keywords: Angina at rest; rest angina; progressive angina; crescendo angina; accelerating angina; new-onset angina; pre-infarction angina; unstable angina pectoris; UAP; UA; new-onset angina; angina - unstable

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Unstable Angina | Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Differentiating Unstable Angina/Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction from other Disorders

Epidemiology and Demographics

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Women | Diabetic Patients | Post CABG Patients | Elderly | Chronic Kidney Disease | Substance Abusers | Prinzmetal's Angina | Cardiovascular Syndrome X

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Antithrombin Therapy: Overview | Unfractionated Heparin | Low Molecular Weight Heparin | Direct Thrombin Inhibitors | Factor Xa Inhibitors | Long Term Anticoagulation

Antiplatelet Agents: Antiplatelet Therapy Recommendations | Aspirin | Thienopyridines | Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor | Additional Management Considerations

Mechanical Reperfusion: Initial Conservative Versus Initial Invasive Strategies | PCI | CABG

Complications of Bleeding and Transfusion: Overview | Incidence | Definitions | Predictors and Causes of Bleeding | Blood Transfusions | Prognosis | Prevention | Recommendations

Discharge Care: Medical Regimen | Post-Discharge Follow-Up | Cardiac Rehabilitation

Long-Term Medical Therapy and Secondary Prevention: Overview | Convalescent and Long-Term Antiplatelet Therapy | Beta Blockers | Inhibition Of The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System | Nitroglycerin Therapy | Calcium Channel Blockers | Warfarin Therapy | Lipid Management | Blood Pressure Control | Smoking Cessation | Weight Management | Physical Activity | Patient Education | Influenza | Depression | Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs | Hormone Therapy | Antioxidant Vitamins and Folic Acid | Quality Care and Outcomes

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