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*ECG is normal in 8% of all confirmed MI's
*ECG is normal in 8% of all confirmed MI's
==DDx==
[[Chest Pain (DDx)]]


== Diagnosis ==
== Diagnosis ==
 
*[[ECG (Diagnosis)]]  
[[ECG (Diagnosis)]]  
*[[ACS - Risk Stratification]]
 
[[ACS - Risk Stratification]]


==Treatment==
==Treatment==

Revision as of 08:35, 17 July 2011

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

DDx

Chest Pain (DDx)

Diagnosis

Treatment

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

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