Unstable angina non ST elevation myocardial infarction natural history, complications and prognosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Prognosis of Unstable Angina Pectoris
The incidence of ischemic complications and the risk of death in unstable angina pectoris is lower than that of patients with either non ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) or that or patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) but higher than that of patients with chronic stable angina pectoris. The presence of congestive heart failure, new or worsening mitral regurgitation and hypotension (especially during episodes of ischemia) are important determinants of prognosis. The greater the magnitude and duration of EKG changes, the poorer the prognosis.
See Also
- The UA / NSTEMI Living Guidelines: Vote on current recommendations and suggest revisions to the guidelines
- Chronic stable angina
- ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Sources
- The ACC/AHA 2007 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Unstable Angina/Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction [1]
References
- ↑ Anderson JL, Adams CD, Antman EM; et al. (2007). "ACC/AHA 2007 guidelines for the management of patients with unstable angina/non-ST-Elevation myocardial infarction: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Revise the 2002 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Unstable Angina/Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) developed in collaboration with the American College of Emergency Physicians, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons endorsed by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine". JACC. 50 (7): e1–e157. PMID 17692738. Text "doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2007.02.013 " ignored (help); Unknown parameter
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