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Acute Coronary Syndrome

Knowledge Base

title: "Acute Coronary Syndrome"

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Key Facts

STEMI requires emergent reperfusion: PCI within 90 minutes or thrombolysis within 30 minutes

HEART score components: History, ECG, Age, Risk factors, Troponin

Overview

This article covers Classification, Risk stratification, Management.

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Classification

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Risk stratification

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Management

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Sources

  • CC Bible
  • CSANZ Guidelines

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Related Topics

See also: Approach to Chest Pain, Cardiogenic Shock, ECG in Acute Coronary Syndrome