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An episode of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA that generally lasts longer than a transient anginal episode that ultimately may lead to MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

A characteristic symptom complex.

Precordial pain at rest, which may precede a MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Radiography of the vascular system of the heart muscle after injection of a contrast medium.

NECROSIS of the MYOCARDIUM caused by an obstruction of the blood supply to the heart (CORONARY CIRCULATION).

The veins and arteries of the HEART.

Pathological processes of CORONARY ARTERIES that may derive from a congenital abnormality, atherosclerotic, or non-atherosclerotic cause.

Drugs or agents which antagonize or impair any mechanism leading to blood platelet aggregation, whether during the phases of activation and shape change or following the dense-granule release reaction and stimulation of the prostaglandin-thromboxane system.

Dilation of an occluded coronary artery (or arteries) by means of a balloon catheter to restore myocardial blood supply.

An imbalance between myocardial functional requirements and the capacity of the CORONARY VESSELS to supply sufficient blood flow. It is a form of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA (insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle) caused by a decreased capacity of the coronary vessels.

Disease having a short and relatively severe course.

An effective inhibitor of platelet aggregation commonly used in the placement of STENTS in CORONARY ARTERIES.

Coagulation of blood in any of the CORONARY VESSELS. The presence of a blood clot (THROMBUS) often leads to MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Pressure, burning, or numbness in the chest.

The circulation of blood through the CORONARY VESSELS of the HEART.

Measurable and quantifiable biological parameters (e.g., specific enzyme concentration, specific hormone concentration, specific gene phenotype distribution in a population, presence of biological substances) which serve as indices for health- and physiology-related assessments, such as disease risk, psychiatric disorders, environmental exposure and its effects, disease diagnosis, metabolic processes, substance abuse, pregnancy, cell line development, epidemiologic studies, etc.

Bleeding or escape of blood from a vessel.

Recording of the moment-to-moment electromotive forces of the HEART as projected onto various sites on the body's surface, delineated as a scalar function of time. The recording is monitored by a tracing on slow moving chart paper or by observing it on a cardioscope, which is a CATHODE RAY TUBE DISPLAY.

An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a health-related condition considered important to prevent.

Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.

Platelet membrane glycoprotein complex important for platelet adhesion and aggregation. It is an integrin complex containing INTEGRIN ALPHAIIB and INTEGRIN BETA3 which recognizes the arginine-glycine-aspartic acid (RGD) sequence present on several adhesive proteins. As such, it is a receptor for FIBRINOGEN; VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR; FIBRONECTIN; VITRONECTIN; and THROMBOSPONDINS. A deficiency of GPIIb-IIIa results in GLANZMANN THROMBASTHENIA.

Narrowing or constriction of a coronary artery.

One of the three polypeptide chains that make up the TROPONIN complex. It is a cardiac-specific protein that binds to TROPOMYOSIN. It is released from damaged or injured heart muscle cells (MYOCYTES, CARDIAC). Defects in the gene encoding troponin T result in FAMILIAL HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY.

Surgical therapy of ischemic coronary artery disease achieved by grafting a section of saphenous vein, internal mammary artery, or other substitute between the aorta and the obstructed coronary artery distal to the obstructive lesion.

Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group.

The symptom of paroxysmal pain consequent to MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA usually of distinctive character, location and radiation. It is thought to be provoked by a transient stressful situation during which the oxygen requirements of the MYOCARDIUM exceed that supplied by the CORONARY CIRCULATION.

A family of percutaneous techniques that are used to manage CORONARY OCCLUSION, including standard balloon angioplasty (PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY), the placement of intracoronary STENTS, and atheroablative technologies (e.g., ATHERECTOMY; ENDARTERECTOMY; THROMBECTOMY; PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL LASER ANGIOPLASTY). PTCA was the dominant form of PCI, before the widespread use of stenting.

The restoration of blood supply to the myocardium. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

One of the three polypeptide chains that make up the TROPONIN complex. It inhibits F-actin-myosin interactions.

The qualitative or quantitative estimation of the likelihood of adverse effects that may result from exposure to specified health hazards or from the absence of beneficial influences. (Last, Dictionary of Epidemiology, 1988)

A disorder of cardiac function caused by insufficient blood flow to the muscle tissue of the heart. The decreased blood flow may be due to narrowing of the coronary arteries (CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE), to obstruction by a thrombus (CORONARY THROMBOSIS), or less commonly, to diffuse narrowing of arterioles and other small vessels within the heart. Severe interruption of the blood supply to the myocardial tissue may result in necrosis of cardiac muscle (MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION).

In screening and diagnostic tests, the probability that a person with a positive test is a true positive (i.e., has the disease), is referred to as the predictive value of a positive test; whereas, the predictive value of a negative test is the probability that the person with a negative test does not have the disease. Predictive value is related to the sensitivity and specificity of the test.

Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.

Compounds that bind to and block the stimulation of PURINERGIC P2Y RECEPTORS. Included under this heading are antagonists for specific P2Y receptor subtypes.

A prediction of the probable outcome of a disease based on a individual's condition and the usual course of the disease as seen in similar situations.

The prototypical analgesic used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties and acts as an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase which results in the inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins. Aspirin also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p5)

Lesions formed within the walls of ARTERIES.

Low-molecular-weight fragment of heparin, having a 4-enopyranosuronate sodium structure at the non-reducing end of the chain. It is prepared by depolymerization of the benzylic ester of porcine mucosal heparin. Therapeutically, it is used as an antithrombotic agent. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)

An isoenzyme of creatine kinase found in the CARDIAC MUSCLE.

Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease.

The hospital unit in which patients with acute cardiac disorders receive intensive care.

Agents that prevent clotting.

The use of ultrasound to guide minimally invasive surgical procedures such as needle ASPIRATION BIOPSY; DRAINAGE; etc. Its widest application is intravascular ultrasound imaging but it is useful also in urology and intra-abdominal conditions.

A plasma protein that circulates in increased amounts during inflammation and after tissue damage.

Spasm of the large- or medium-sized coronary arteries.

7-carbon saturated monocarboxylic acids.

One of the minor protein components of skeletal muscle. Its function is to serve as the calcium-binding component in the troponin-tropomyosin B-actin-myosin complex by conferring calcium sensitivity to the cross-linked actin and myosin filaments.

Devices that provide support for tubular structures that are being anastomosed or for body cavities during skin grafting.

Fibrinolysin or agents that convert plasminogen to FIBRINOLYSIN.

Persistent and reproducible chest discomfort usually precipitated by a physical exertion that dissipates upon cessation of such an activity. The symptoms are manifestations of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA.

Compounds that inhibit HMG-CoA reductases. They have been shown to directly lower cholesterol synthesis.

The confinement of a patient in a hospital.

The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission.

Agents that affect the rate or intensity of cardiac contraction, blood vessel diameter, or blood volume.

Tear or break of an organ, vessel or other soft part of the body, occurring in the absence of external force.

Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.

The systems and processes involved in the establishment, support, management, and operation of registers, e.g., disease registers.

Single-chain polypeptides of about 65 amino acids (7 kDa) from LEECHES that have a neutral hydrophobic N terminus, an acidic hydrophilic C terminus, and a compact, hydrophobic core region. Recombinant hirudins lack tyr-63 sulfation and are referred to as 'desulfato-hirudins'. They form a stable non-covalent complex with ALPHA-THROMBIN, thereby abolishing its ability to cleave FIBRINOGEN.

Compounds based on N-phenylacetamide, that are similar in structure to 2-PHENYLACETAMIDES. They are precursors of many other compounds. They were formerly used as ANALGESICS and ANTIPYRETICS, but often caused lethal METHEMOGLOBINEMIA.

Abnormal balloon- or sac-like dilatation in the wall of CORONARY VESSELS. Most coronary aneurysms are due to CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS, and the rest are due to inflammatory diseases, such as KAWASAKI DISEASE.

Azoles of one NITROGEN and two double bonds that have aromatic chemical properties.

A vital statistic measuring or recording the rate of death from any cause in hospitalized populations.

A highly acidic mucopolysaccharide formed of equal parts of sulfated D-glucosamine and D-glucuronic acid with sulfaminic bridges. The molecular weight ranges from six to twenty thousand. Heparin occurs in and is obtained from liver, lung, mast cells, etc., of vertebrates. Its function is unknown, but it is used to prevent blood clotting in vivo and vitro, in the form of many different salts.

Recurrent narrowing or constriction of a coronary artery following surgical procedures performed to alleviate a prior obstruction.

Formation and development of a thrombus or blood clot in the blood vessel.

Works about clinical trials that involve at least one test treatment and one control treatment, concurrent enrollment and follow-up of the test- and control-treated groups, and in which the treatments to be administered are selected by a random process, such as the use of a random-numbers table.

A nonparametric method of compiling LIFE TABLES or survival tables. It combines calculated probabilities of survival and estimates to allow for observations occurring beyond a measurement threshold, which are assumed to occur randomly. Time intervals are defined as ending each time an event occurs and are therefore unequal. (From Last, A Dictionary of Epidemiology, 1995)

Levels within a diagnostic group which are established by various measurement criteria applied to the seriousness of a patient's disorder.

A set of techniques used when variation in several variables has to be studied simultaneously. In statistics, multivariate analysis is interpreted as any analytic method that allows simultaneous study of two or more dependent variables.

Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery performed on the interior of blood vessels.

Complete blockage of blood flow through one of the CORONARY ARTERIES, usually from CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS.

The sorting out and classification of patients or casualties to determine priority of need and proper place of treatment.

Use of HIRUDINS as an anticoagulant in the treatment of cardiological and hematological disorders.

Therapy with two or more separate preparations given for a combined effect.

Procedures in which placement of CARDIAC CATHETERS is performed for therapeutic or diagnostic procedures.

A method of studying a drug or procedure in which both the subjects and investigators are kept unaware of who is actually getting which specific treatment.

A distribution in which a variable is distributed like the sum of the squares of any given independent random variable, each of which has a normal distribution with mean of zero and variance of one. The chi-square test is a statistical test based on comparison of a test statistic to a chi-square distribution. The oldest of these tests are used to detect whether two or more population distributions differ from one another.

A transferase that catalyzes formation of PHOSPHOCREATINE from ATP + CREATINE. The reaction stores ATP energy as phosphocreatine. Three cytoplasmic ISOENZYMES have been identified in human tissues: the MM type from SKELETAL MUSCLE, the MB type from myocardial tissue and the BB type from nervous tissue as well as a mitochondrial isoenzyme. Macro-creatine kinase refers to creatine kinase complexed with other serum proteins.

Use of infusions of FIBRINOLYTIC AGENTS to destroy or dissolve thrombi in blood vessels or bypass grafts.

Statistical models used in survival analysis that assert that the effect of the study factors on the hazard rate in the study population is multiplicative and does not change over time.

An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES).

A series of progressive, overlapping events, triggered by exposure of the PLATELETS to subendothelial tissue. These events include shape change, adhesiveness, aggregation, and release reactions. When carried through to completion, these events lead to the formation of a stable hemostatic plug.

Binary classification measures to assess test results. Sensitivity or recall rate is the proportion of true positives. Specificity is the probability of correctly determining the absence of a condition. (From Last, Dictionary of Epidemiology, 2d ed)

A cluster of metabolic risk factors for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES and TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. The major components of metabolic syndrome X include excess ABDOMINAL FAT; atherogenic DYSLIPIDEMIA; HYPERTENSION; HYPERGLYCEMIA; INSULIN RESISTANCE; a proinflammatory state; and a prothrombotic (THROMBOSIS) state. (from AHA/NHLBI/ADA Conference Proceedings, Circulation 2004; 109:551-556)

A PEPTIDE that is secreted by the BRAIN and the HEART ATRIA, stored mainly in cardiac ventricular MYOCARDIUM. It can cause NATRIURESIS; DIURESIS; VASODILATION; and inhibits secretion of RENIN and ALDOSTERONE. It improves heart function. It contains 32 AMINO ACIDS.

The prevention of recurrences or exacerbations of a disease or complications of its therapy.

Studies in which subsets of a defined population are identified. These groups may or may not be exposed to factors hypothesized to influence the probability of the occurrence of a particular disease or other outcome. Cohorts are defined populations which, as a whole, are followed in an attempt to determine distinguishing subgroup characteristics.

The number of new cases of a given disease during a given period in a specified population. It also is used for the rate at which new events occur in a defined population. It is differentiated from PREVALENCE, which refers to all cases, new or old, in the population at a given time.

Statistical models which describe the relationship between a qualitative dependent variable (that is, one which can take only certain discrete values, such as the presence or absence of a disease) and an independent variable. A common application is in epidemiology for estimating an individual's risk (probability of a disease) as a function of a given risk factor.

Deposition of calcium into the blood vessel structures. Excessive calcification of the vessels are associated with ATHEROSCLEROTIC PLAQUES formation particularly after MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION (see MONCKEBERG MEDIAL CALCIFIC SCLEROSIS) and chronic kidney diseases which in turn increase VASCULAR STIFFNESS.

A graphic means for assessing the ability of a screening test to discriminate between healthy and diseased persons; may also be used in other studies, e.g., distinguishing stimuli responses as to a faint stimuli or nonstimuli.

Studies which start with the identification of persons with a disease of interest and a control (comparison, referent) group without the disease. The relationship of an attribute to the disease is examined by comparing diseased and non-diseased persons with regard to the frequency or levels of the attribute in each group.

Univalent antigen-binding fragments composed of one entire IMMUNOGLOBULIN LIGHT CHAIN and the amino terminal end of one of the IMMUNOGLOBULIN HEAVY CHAINS from the hinge region, linked to each other by disulfide bonds. Fab contains the IMMUNOGLOBULIN VARIABLE REGIONS, which are part of the antigen-binding site, and the first IMMUNOGLOBULIN CONSTANT REGIONS. This fragment can be obtained by digestion of immunoglobulins with the proteolytic enzyme PAPAIN.

Markedly reduced or absent REPERFUSION in an infarct zone following the removal of an obstruction or constriction of an artery.

Services specifically designed, staffed, and equipped for the emergency care of patients.

A class of statistical procedures for estimating the survival function (function of time, starting with a population 100% well at a given time and providing the percentage of the population still well at later times). The survival analysis is then used for making inferences about the effects of treatments, prognostic factors, exposures, and other covariates on the function.

A nucleoside that is composed of ADENINE and D-RIBOSE. Adenosine or adenosine derivatives play many important biological roles in addition to being components of DNA and RNA. Adenosine itself is a neurotransmitter.

Laboratory examination used to monitor and evaluate platelet function in a patient's blood.

A group of pathological conditions characterized by sudden, non-convulsive loss of neurological function due to BRAIN ISCHEMIA or INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGES. Stroke is classified by the type of tissue NECROSIS, such as the anatomic location, vasculature involved, etiology, age of the affected individual, and hemorrhagic vs. non-hemorrhagic nature. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp777-810)

Age as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or the effect of a circumstance. It is used with human or animal concepts but should be differentiated from AGING, a physiological process, and TIME FACTORS which refers only to the passage of time.

The ratio of two odds. The exposure-odds ratio for case control data is the ratio of the odds in favor of exposure among cases to the odds in favor of exposure among noncases. The disease-odds ratio for a cohort or cross section is the ratio of the odds in favor of disease among the exposed to the odds in favor of disease among the unexposed. The prevalence-odds ratio refers to an odds ratio derived cross-sectionally from studies of prevalent cases.

Drugs that bind to but do not activate beta-adrenergic receptors thereby blocking the actions of beta-adrenergic agonists. Adrenergic beta-antagonists are used for treatment of hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, angina pectoris, glaucoma, migraine headaches, and anxiety.

Research techniques that focus on study designs and data gathering methods in human and animal populations.

Unexpected rapid natural death due to cardiovascular collapse within one hour of initial symptoms. It is usually caused by the worsening of existing heart diseases. The sudden onset of symptoms, such as CHEST PAIN and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS, particularly VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA, can lead to the loss of consciousness and cardiac arrest followed by biological death. (from Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, 7th ed., 2005)

Heparin fractions with a molecular weight usually between 4000 and 6000 kD. These low-molecular-weight fractions are effective antithrombotic agents. Their administration reduces the risk of hemorrhage, they have a longer half-life, and their platelet interactions are reduced in comparison to unfractionated heparin. They also provide an effective prophylaxis against postoperative major pulmonary embolism.

Pathologic deposition of calcium salts in tissues.

A low-molecular-weight fragment of heparin, prepared by nitrous acid depolymerization of porcine mucosal heparin. The mean molecular weight is 4000-6000 daltons. It is used therapeutically as an antithrombotic agent. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)

Tomography using x-ray transmission and a computer algorithm to reconstruct the image.

Directions or principles presenting current or future rules of policy for assisting health care practitioners in patient care decisions regarding diagnosis, therapy, or related clinical circumstances. The guidelines may be developed by government agencies at any level, institutions, professional societies, governing boards, or by the convening of expert panels. The guidelines form a basis for the evaluation of all aspects of health care and delivery.

A product of the PLACENTA, and DECIDUA, secreted into the maternal circulation during PREGNANCY. It has been identified as an IGF binding protein (IGFBP)-4 protease that proteolyzes IGFBP-4 and thus increases IGF bioavailability. It is found also in human FIBROBLASTS, ovarian FOLLICULAR FLUID, and GRANULOSA CELLS. The enzyme is a heterotetramer of about 500-kDa.

Generally, restoration of blood supply to heart tissue which is ischemic due to decrease in normal blood supply. The decrease may result from any source including atherosclerotic obstruction, narrowing of the artery, or surgical clamping. Reperfusion can be induced to treat ischemia. Methods include chemical dissolution of an occluding thrombus, administration of vasodilator drugs, angioplasty, catheterization, and artery bypass graft surgery. However, it is thought that reperfusion can itself further damage the ischemic tissue, causing MYOCARDIAL REPERFUSION INJURY.

A subclass of purinergic P2Y receptors that have a preference for ADP binding and are coupled to GTP-BINDING PROTEIN ALPHA SUBUNIT, GI. The P2Y12 purinergic receptors are found in PLATELETS where they play an important role regulating PLATELET ACTIVATION.

Pathological conditions involving the CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM including the HEART; the BLOOD VESSELS; or the PERICARDIUM.

Hospital department responsible for the administration and provision of immediate medical or surgical care to the emergency patient.

Cholesterol which is contained in or bound to low density lipoproteins (LDL), including CHOLESTEROL ESTERS and free cholesterol.

The attachment of PLATELETS to one another. This clumping together can be induced by a number of agents (e.g., THROMBIN; COLLAGEN) and is part of the mechanism leading to the formation of a THROMBUS.

A chromosome disorder associated either with an extra chromosome 21 or an effective trisomy for chromosome 21. Clinical manifestations include hypotonia, short stature, brachycephaly, upslanting palpebral fissures, epicanthus, Brushfield spots on the iris, protruding tongue, small ears, short, broad hands, fifth finger clinodactyly, Simian crease, and moderate to severe INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY. Cardiac and gastrointestinal malformations, a marked increase in the incidence of LEUKEMIA, and the early onset of ALZHEIMER DISEASE are also associated with this condition. Pathologic features include the development of NEUROFIBRILLARY TANGLES in neurons and the deposition of AMYLOID BETA-PROTEIN, similar to the pathology of ALZHEIMER DISEASE. (Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, p213)

The hospital department responsible for the administration and provision of diagnostic and therapeutic services for the cardiac patient.

Substances used to lower plasma CHOLESTEROL levels.

A subcategory of phospholipases A2 that are secreted from cells. They are 14 kDa proteins containing multiple disulfide-bonds and access their substrate via an interfacial binding site that interacts with phospholipid membranes. In addition specific PHOSPHOLIPASE A2 RECEPTORS can bind to and internalize the enzymes.

Maleness or femaleness as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or effect of a circumstance. It is used with human or animal concepts but should be differentiated from SEX CHARACTERISTICS, anatomical or physiological manifestations of sex, and from SEX DISTRIBUTION, the number of males and females in given circumstances.

Procedures for finding the mathematical function which best describes the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables. In linear regression (see LINEAR MODELS) the relationship is constrained to be a straight line and LEAST-SQUARES ANALYSIS is used to determine the best fit. In logistic regression (see LOGISTIC MODELS) the dependent variable is qualitative rather than continuously variable and LIKELIHOOD FUNCTIONS are used to find the best relationship. In multiple regression, the dependent variable is considered to depend on more than a single independent variable.

The presence of co-existing or additional diseases with reference to an initial diagnosis or with reference to the index condition that is the subject of study. Comorbidity may affect the ability of affected individuals to function and also their survival; it may be used as a prognostic indicator for length of hospital stay, cost factors, and outcome or survival.

A transient left ventricular apical dysfunction or ballooning accompanied by electrocardiographic (ECG) T wave inversions. This abnormality is associated with high levels of CATECHOLAMINES, either administered or endogenously secreted from a tumor or during extreme stress.

Visualization of the heart structure and cardiac blood flow for diagnostic evaluation or to guide cardiac procedures via techniques including ENDOSCOPY (cardiac endoscopy, sometimes refered to as cardioscopy), RADIONUCLIDE IMAGING; MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING; TOMOGRAPHY; or ULTRASONOGRAPHY.

The probability that an event will occur. It encompasses a variety of measures of the probability of a generally unfavorable outcome.

Endogenous factors and drugs that directly inhibit the action of THROMBIN, usually by blocking its enzymatic activity. They are distinguished from INDIRECT THROMBIN INHIBITORS, such as HEPARIN, which act by enhancing the inhibitory effects of antithrombins.

VASCULAR DISEASES that are associated with DIABETES MELLITUS.

Non-nucleated disk-shaped cells formed in the megakaryocyte and found in the blood of all mammals. They are mainly involved in blood coagulation.

A heterogeneous condition in which the heart is unable to pump out sufficient blood to meet the metabolic need of the body. Heart failure can be caused by structural defects, functional abnormalities (VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION), or a sudden overload beyond its capacity. Chronic heart failure is more common than acute heart failure which results from sudden insult to cardiac function, such as MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Stents that are covered with materials that are embedded with chemicals that are gradually released into the surrounding milieu.

Ultrasonic recording of the size, motion, and composition of the heart and surrounding tissues. The standard approach is transthoracic.

The muscle tissue of the HEART. It is composed of striated, involuntary muscle cells (MYOCYTES, CARDIAC) connected to form the contractile pump to generate blood flow.

Establishment of the level of a quantifiable effect indicative of a biologic process. The evaluation is frequently to detect the degree of toxic or therapeutic effect.

A thickening and loss of elasticity of the walls of ARTERIES that occurs with formation of ATHEROSCLEROTIC PLAQUES within the ARTERIAL INTIMA.

An isoenzyme of GLYCOGEN PHOSPHORYLASE that catalyzes the degradation of GLYCOGEN in brain tissue.

Laboratory and other services provided to patients at the bedside. These include diagnostic and laboratory testing using automated information entry.

Conditions or pathological processes associated with the disease of diabetes mellitus. Due to the impaired control of BLOOD GLUCOSE level in diabetic patients, pathological processes develop in numerous tissues and organs including the EYE, the KIDNEY, the BLOOD VESSELS, and the NERVE TISSUE.

Hemorrhage following any surgical procedure. It may be immediate or delayed and is not restricted to the surgical wound.

Coronary artery bypass surgery on a beating HEART without a CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS (diverting the flow of blood from the heart and lungs through an oxygenator).

The proportion of survivors in a group, e.g., of patients, studied and followed over a period, or the proportion of persons in a specified group alive at the beginning of a time interval who survive to the end of the interval. It is often studied using life table methods.

Types of spiral computed tomography technology in which multiple slices of data are acquired simultaneously improving the resolution over single slice acquisition technology.

Partial proteins formed by partial hydrolysis of complete proteins or generated through PROTEIN ENGINEERING techniques.

First aid or other immediate intervention for accidents or medical conditions requiring immediate care and treatment before definitive medical and surgical management can be procured.

A growth differentiation factor that is secreted in response to cell stress and in response to MACROPHAGE ACTIVATION. In addition growth differentiation factor 15 demonstrates a diverse array of biological properties including the induction of cartilage formation, the inhibition of hematopoietic progenitor proliferation, and the induction of neuronal migration.

The study of the heart, its physiology, and its functions.

Compounds that bind to and block the stimulation of PURINERGIC P2 RECEPTORS.

The pathological process occurring in cells that are dying from irreparable injuries. It is caused by the progressive, uncontrolled action of degradative ENZYMES, leading to MITOCHONDRIAL SWELLING, nuclear flocculation, and cell lysis. It is distinct it from APOPTOSIS, which is a normal, regulated cellular process.

The region of southwest Asia and northeastern Africa usually considered as extending from Libya on the west to Afghanistan on the east. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988)

The total number of cases of a given disease in a specified population at a designated time. It is differentiated from INCIDENCE, which refers to the number of new cases in the population at a given time.

A pathological process characterized by injury or destruction of tissues caused by a variety of cytologic and chemical reactions. It is usually manifested by typical signs of pain, heat, redness, swelling, and loss of function.

The process of accepting patients. The concept includes patients accepted for medical and nursing care in a hospital or other health care institution.

Subsequent admissions of a patient to a hospital or other health care institution for treatment.

Percutaneous transluminal procedure for removing atheromatous plaque from the coronary arteries. Both directional (for removing focal atheromas) and rotational (for removing concentric atheromatous plaque) atherectomy devices have been used.

The administrative process of discharging the patient, alive or dead, from hospitals or other health facilities.

Works about controlled studies which are planned and carried out by several cooperating institutions to assess certain variables and outcomes in specific patient populations, for example, a multicenter study of congenital anomalies in children.

Single pavement layer of cells which line the luminal surface of the entire vascular system and regulate the transport of macromolecules and blood components.

A statistical technique that isolates and assesses the contributions of categorical independent variables to variation in the mean of a continuous dependent variable.

A heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by HYPERGLYCEMIA and GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE.

Shock resulting from diminution of cardiac output in heart disease.

The direct continuation of the brachial trunk, originating at the bifurcation of the brachial artery opposite the neck of the radius. Its branches may be divided into three groups corresponding to the three regions in which the vessel is situated, the forearm, wrist, and hand.

A pteridine derivative present in body fluids; elevated levels result from immune system activation, malignant disease, allograft rejection, and viral infections. (From Stedman, 26th ed) Neopterin also serves as a precursor in the biosynthesis of biopterin.

Cell adhesion molecule and CD antigen that mediates the adhesion of neutrophils and monocytes to activated platelets and endothelial cells.

Conditional probability of exposure to a treatment given observed covariates.

Pathological conditions involving the HEART including its structural and functional abnormalities.

The creation and display of functional images showing where the blood is flowing into the MYOCARDIUM by following over time the distribution of tracers injected into the blood stream.

Criteria and standards used for the determination of the appropriateness of the inclusion of patients with specific conditions in proposed treatment plans and the criteria used for the inclusion of subjects in various clinical trials and other research protocols.

The time required for the appearance of FIBRIN strands following the mixing of PLASMA with phospholipid platelet substitute (e.g., crude cephalins, soybean phosphatides). It is a test of the intrinsic pathway (factors VIII, IX, XI, and XII) and the common pathway (fibrinogen, prothrombin, factors V and X) of BLOOD COAGULATION. It is used as a screening test and to monitor HEPARIN therapy.

A class of drugs whose main indications are the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. They exert their hemodynamic effect mainly by inhibiting the renin-angiotensin system. They also modulate sympathetic nervous system activity and increase prostaglandin synthesis. They cause mainly vasodilation and mild natriuresis without affecting heart rate and contractility.

An approach of practicing medicine with the goal to improve and evaluate patient care. It requires the judicious integration of best research evidence with the patient's values to make decisions about medical care. This method is to help physicians make proper diagnosis, devise best testing plan, choose best treatment and methods of disease prevention, as well as develop guidelines for large groups of patients with the same disease. (from JAMA 296 (9), 2006)

Drugs used to cause dilation of the blood vessels.

The period of confinement of a patient to a hospital or other health facility.

A class of statistical methods applicable to a large set of probability distributions used to test for correlation, location, independence, etc. In most nonparametric statistical tests, the original scores or observations are replaced by another variable containing less information. An important class of nonparametric tests employs the ordinal properties of the data. Another class of tests uses information about whether an observation is above or below some fixed value such as the median, and a third class is based on the frequency of the occurrence of runs in the data. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed, p1284; Corsini, Concise Encyclopedia of Psychology, 1987, p764-5)

Methods and procedures for the diagnosis of diseases or dysfunction of the cardiovascular system or its organs or demonstration of their physiological processes.

The amount of BLOOD pumped out of the HEART per beat, not to be confused with cardiac output (volume/time). It is calculated as the difference between the end-diastolic volume and the end-systolic volume.

Substances that lower the levels of certain LIPIDS in the BLOOD. They are used to treat HYPERLIPIDEMIAS.

The statistical reproducibility of measurements (often in a clinical context), including the testing of instrumentation or techniques to obtain reproducible results. The concept includes reproducibility of physiological measurements, which may be used to develop rules to assess probability or prognosis, or response to a stimulus; reproducibility of occurrence of a condition; and reproducibility of experimental results.

A membrane glycoprotein and differentiation antigen expressed on the surface of T-cells that binds to CD40 ANTIGENS on B-LYMPHOCYTES and induces their proliferation. Mutation of the gene for CD40 ligand is a cause of HYPER-IGM IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME, TYPE 1.

Constituent composed of protein and phospholipid that is widely distributed in many tissues. It serves as a cofactor with factor VIIa to activate factor X in the extrinsic pathway of blood coagulation.

Surgical removal of an obstructing clot or foreign material from a blood vessel at the point of its formation. Removal of a clot arising from a distant site is called EMBOLECTOMY.

Conformity in fulfilling or following official, recognized, or institutional requirements, guidelines, recommendations, protocols, pathways, or other standards.

Maintenance of blood flow to an organ despite obstruction of a principal vessel. Blood flow is maintained through small vessels.

The domestic dog, Canis familiaris, comprising about 400 breeds, of the carnivore family CANIDAE. They are worldwide in distribution and live in association with people. (Walker's Mammals of the World, 5th ed, p1065)

The range or frequency distribution of a measurement in a population (of organisms, organs or things) that has not been selected for the presence of disease or abnormality.

The relationship between the dose of an administered drug and the response of the organism to the drug.

Controlled physical activity which is performed in order to allow assessment of physiological functions, particularly cardiovascular and pulmonary, but also aerobic capacity. Maximal (most intense) exercise is usually required but submaximal exercise is also used.

Irreversible cessation of all bodily functions, manifested by absence of spontaneous breathing and total loss of cardiovascular and cerebral functions.

The movement and the forces involved in the movement of the blood through the CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM.

A condition characterized by severe PROTEINURIA, greater than 3.5 g/day in an average adult. The substantial loss of protein in the urine results in complications such as HYPOPROTEINEMIA; generalized EDEMA; HYPERTENSION; and HYPERLIPIDEMIAS. Diseases associated with nephrotic syndrome generally cause chronic kidney dysfunction.

A plant genus of the family CELASTRACEAE. The leafy stems of khat are chewed by some individuals for stimulating effect. Members contain ((+)-norpseudoephedrine), cathionine, cathedulin, cathinine & cathidine.

A generic term for fats and lipoids, the alcohol-ether-soluble constituents of protoplasm, which are insoluble in water. They comprise the fats, fatty oils, essential oils, waxes, phospholipids, glycolipids, sulfolipids, aminolipids, chromolipids (lipochromes), and fatty acids. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)

A heparin fraction with a mean molecular weight of 4500 daltons. It is isolated from porcine mucosal heparin and used as an antithrombotic agent. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)

Any disturbances of the normal rhythmic beating of the heart or MYOCARDIAL CONTRACTION. Cardiac arrhythmias can be classified by the abnormalities in HEART RATE, disorders of electrical impulse generation, or impulse conduction.

Coronary care medicine: it's not your father's CCU anymore. (1/1612)

The management of ST-elevation MI (STEMI) has gone through four phases: 1. The "clinical observation phase"; 2. the "coronary care unit phase"; 3. the "high-technology phase"; and 4. the "evidence-based coronary care phase". A significant advance in the care of patients with acute myocardial infarction that arose as an outgrowth of the evidence-based era was introduction of a lexicon that more accurately reflected contemporary concepts of the pathophysiology underlying myocardial ischemia and infarction. Although considerable improvement has occurred in the process of care for patient with STEMI, room for improvement exists. Despite strong evidence in the literature that prompt use of reperfusion therapy improves survival of STEMI patients such treatment is underutilized and often not administered in an expeditious timeframe relative to the onset of symptom. Even in the reperfusion era, left ventricular dysfunction remains the single most important predictor of mortality following STEMI. After administration of aspirin, initiating reperfusion strategies and, where appropriate, beta blockade all STEMI patients should be considered for inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Several adjunctive pharmacotherapies have been investigated to prevent inflammatory damage in the infarct zone. Contrary to earlier beliefs that the heart is a terminally differentiated organ without the capacity to regenerate, evidence now exists that human cardiac myocytes divide after STEMI and stem cells can promote regeneration of cardiac tissue. These observations open up the possibility of myocardial replacement therapy after STEMI. (+info)

Gender differences in management and outcome in non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome. (2/1612)

OBJECTIVE: To study gender differences in management and outcome in patients with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome. DESIGN, SETTING AND PATIENTS: Cohort study of 53 781 consecutive patients (37% women) from the Register of Information and Knowledge about Swedish Heart Intensive care Admissions (RIKS-HIA), with a diagnosis of either unstable angina pectoris or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction. All patients were admitted to intensive coronary care units in Sweden, between 1998 and 2002, and followed for 1 year. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Treatment intensity and in-hospital, 30-day and 1-year mortality. RESULTS: Women were older (73 vs 69 years, p<0.001) and more likely to have a history of hypertension and diabetes, but less likely to have a history of myocardial infarction or revascularisation. After adjustment, there were no major differences in acute pharmacological treatment or prophylactic medication at discharge. Revascularisation was, however, even after adjustment, performed more often in men (OR 1.15; 95% CI, 1.09 to 1.21). After adjustment, there was no significant difference in in-hospital (OR 1.03; 95% CI, 0.94 to 1.13) or 30-days (OR 1.07; 95% CI, 0.99 to 1.15) mortality, but at 1 year being male was associated with higher mortality (OR 1.12; 95% CI, 1.06 to 1.19). CONCLUSION: Although women are somewhat less intensively treated, especially regarding invasive procedures, after adjustment for differences in background characteristics, they have better long-term outcomes than men. (+info)

Association between plasma adiponectin levels and unstable coronary syndromes. (3/1612)

AIMS: Obesity is a risk factor for an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The association between elevated body mass index (BMI) and ACS is independent of most traditional risk factors, suggesting a possible contribution of other body fat-related mediators. This study evaluated the association between adiponectin and ACS. METHODS AND RESULTS: Four hundred and ninety-nine patients undergoing coronary angiography were divided into a subgroup without (n = 331) and with ACS (n = 168). In multiple regression analysis, higher adiponectin levels were independently associated with a lower risk of ACS [odds ratio (OR) = 0.61; 95% CIs: 0.46-0.81; P < 0.001]. In contrast, a higher BMI, a history of myocardial infarction, C-reactive protein, and angiographic coronary artery disease severity were all associated with a higher risk. The greatest increase in risk for ACS was seen at adiponectin levels < or = 5.5 microg/mL. CONCLUSION: Higher plasma adiponectin levels are independently associated with a lower risk of ACS. (+info)

Pregnancy-associated plasma protein A and proform eosinophilic major basic protein in the detection of different types of coronary artery disease. (4/1612)

Kryptor system was proven to be a rapid, standard method for pregnancy-associated plasma protein A and proform eosinophilic major basic protein (PAPP-A/proMBP) complex detection in coronary artery disease (CAD). No age and/or gender differences in 51 controls and 110 stable coronary artery disease (SCAD) patients were found. SCAD patients did not differ from controls and no difference in PAPP-A/proMBP levels with regards to the number of affected vessels was found. In 21 unstable angina pectoris (UAP), in 35 without and 66 with ST elevation acute myocardial infarctions (NSTEMI, STEMI respectively) patients PAPP-A/proMBP levels were increased (P=0.004 and P<0.0005, respectively). PAPP-A/proMBP levels did not correlate with cardiac troponin I (cTnI) in STEMI and NSTEMI patients. PAPP-A/ proMBP increase was more frequent than cTnI (P=0.036) within the early phase of STEMI. In NSTEMI patients PAPP-A/proMBP positivity was present in 50% of cTnI negative cases. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis revealed the highest diagnostic accuracy of PAPP-A/proMBP (0.919) in STEMI cTnI positive cases. The highest specificity/sensitivity PAPP-A/proMBP levels for particular acute coronary syndrome (ACS) types were 10.65-14.75 mIU/l. Combination of PAPP-A/proMBP with cTnI increases their diagnostic efficacy within the early phase of ACS. Our results suggest that PAPP-A/proMBP complex is involved in processes preceding vulnerable plaque development in ACS. (+info)

Effects of revascularization within 14 days of hospital admission due to acute coronary syndrome on 1-year mortality in patients with previous coronary artery bypass graft surgery. (5/1612)

AIMS: To determine whether revascularization within 14 days reduces 1-year mortality in patients with a previous CABG admitted for non-ST-elevation ACS. Current guidelines for patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) include early revascularization. The evidence is derived from studies, in which patients with previous coronary artery by-pass graft (CABG) surgery often were excluded and thus insufficient to support a similar strategy in these high-risk patients in whom coronary interventions are associated with lower success and higher complication rates. METHODS AND RESULTS: A cohort of 10 469 patients < 80 years old from a national registry, admitted to coronary care units in Sweden, was studied. We obtained 1-year mortality data from the Swedish National Cause of Death Registry. Relative risk (RR) in patients undergoing revascularization within 14 days (n = 4269) of admission compared to those who did not (n = 6200) was calculated by using multivariable logistic regression analyses and propensity scores for the likelihood of early revascularization. At 1-year, unadjusted mortality was 5.4% in the revascularized group and 13.1% in the conservatively treated group. In multiple regression analyses, revascularization was associated with a reduction of 1-year mortality (RR 0.67; 95% CI, 0.56-0.81; P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: In patients with a previous CABG admitted for ACS, revascularization within 14 days of hospital admission was associated with a marked reduction in 1-year mortality, supporting an early invasive approach also in this subset of patients. (+info)

Clinical use of clopidogrel in acute coronary syndrome. (6/1612)

Several therapeutic approaches have been developed to improve the outcome among patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, treatment with antithrombotic therapies such as oral glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors has been limited by the lack of efficacy and excess bleeding complications. As the publication of the landmark study Clopidogrel in Unstable Angina to Prevent Recurrent Events (CURE), the clinical benefit of early and intermediate-term use of combined antiplatelet agents--clopidogrel plus aspirin--in non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients became evident. Pretreatment and intermediate-term therapy with clopidogrel in NSTEMI ACS patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) was further supported by the PCI-CURE trial. Recently, the results of two major trials Clopidogrel as Adjunctive Reperfusion Therapy-Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction 28, Clopidogrel and Metoprolol in Myocardial Infarction Trial established the pivotal role of clopidogrel in the other spectrum of ACS-STEMI. Coupled with the results from previous multicentre trials, these two studies provide a guide for the early and long-term use of clopidogrel in the whole spectrum of ACS. A review summarising the results of the recent clinical trials and a discussion on its implications for the clinical management of ACS is presented. (+info)

64-Slice CT coronary angiography in patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome. (7/1612)

BACKGROUND: A high diagnostic accuracy of 64-slice CT coronary angiography (CTCA) has been reported in selected patients with stable angina pectoris, but only scant information is available in patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (ACS). OBJECTIVES: To study the diagnostic performance of 64-slice CTCA in patients with non-ST elevation ACS. PATIENTS AND METHODS: 64-slice CTCA was performed in 104 patients (mean (SD) age 59 (9) years) with non-ST elevation ACS. Two independent, blinded observers assessed all coronary arteries for stenosis, using conventional quantitative angiography as a reference. Coronary lesions with >or=50% luminal narrowing were classified as significant. RESULTS: Conventional coronary angiography demonstrated the absence of significant disease in 15% (16/104) of patients, and the presence of single-vessel disease in 40% (42/104) and multivessel disease in 44% (46/104) of patients. Sensitivity for detecting significant coronary stenoses on a patient-by-patient analysis was 100% (88/88; 95% CI 95 to 100), specificity 75% (12/16; 95% CI 47 to 92), and positive and negative predictive values were 96% (88/92; 95% CI 89 to 99) and 100% (12/12; 95% CI 70 to 100), respectively. CONCLUSION: 64-slice CTCA has a high sensitivity to detect significant coronary stenoses, and is reliable to exclude the presence of significant coronary artery disease in patients who present with a non-ST elevation ACS. (+info)

Relationship between circulating endothelial cells and the predicted risk of cardiovascular events in acute coronary syndromes. (8/1612)

AIMS: The quantification of circulating endothelial cells (CECs) in whole blood is a novel marker of direct endothelial injury and shows promise as a potential biomarker of cardiovascular (CV) risk. The inter-relationship(s) between CECs and predicted CV risk has not been explored in large cohort of 'high-risk' patients. We hypothesized that there would be a significant relationship between increasing CEC counts and predicted CV risk in a broad spectrum of patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). METHODS AND RESULTS: We studied 197 patients (aged 40-80 years) admitted with a confirmed diagnosis of unstable angina (UA), non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (MI, NSTEMI), or ST-elevation MI (STEMI). CEC counts were performed on venous whole blood using the immunobead technique. Four well-validated ACS risk scores [(PURSUIT and TIMI for NSTEMI/UA) TIMI (STEMI) and GRACE (all ACS)] were calculated from the initial clinical history and electrocardiogram, as well as from values of laboratory parameters collected within 12 h of admission. We included a healthy control (HC) group of 50 matched patients in order to quantify the accuracy of CEC counts for the diagnosis of ACS and to compare disease vs. HC counts. CEC counts were significantly higher in the disease group when compared with the HC group. CEC counts significantly increased with increasing severity of disease (that is, UA vs. NSTEMI vs. STEMI; P = 0.002). CEC counts were higher among patients with clinical evidence of heart failure (Killip Class II-IV) when compared with those without (Killip Class I) on admission (P < 0.0001). There was a significant correlation between CEC counts and predicted CV risk for each of the four ACS risk scoring schemes (all P < 0.05). The area under the receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC) for the entire ACS cohort was 0.82 (95% CI: 0.76-0.88; P < 0.0001). A CEC count of >or=7/mL provided a positive predictive value of 90.6% (95% CI: 85.6-95.7%) and a negative predictive value of 53.5% (41.9-65.1%) for the diagnosis of MI (NSTEMI/STEMI) in the presence of an appropriate clinical presentation. CONCLUSION: There is a significant and positive correlation between increasing CECs and increasing CV risk in ACS. The diagnostic accuracy of CECs in this setting is only 'moderate'. Whilst it is good at confirming the presence of MI, a CEC value of <7.0/mL is less reliable at confidently excluding patients without disease. (+info)

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... (ACS) is a term given to a group of symptoms. They are associated with chest pain at rest or during ... is given to all patients suspected of acute coronary syndrome. * Anti-ischemic drugs, such as nitroglycerin. , are used to help ... Value and limitations of chest pain history in the evaluation of patients with suspected acute coronary syndromes. JAMA . 2005; ... Contemporary management of acute coronary syndrome. Postgrad Med J . 2005; 81:217-222. ...

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... acute myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death, are commonly associated with the presence of vulnerable plaques in ... Acute coronary syndromes (ACS), such as unstable angina, ... Acute coronary syndromes (ACS), such as unstable angina, acute ... Acute Coronary Syndrome Hyaluronic Acid Atherosclerotic Lesion Plaque Rupture Vulnerable Plaque These keywords were added by ... Libby P: Molecular bases of the acute coronary syndromes. Circulation 1995, 91:2844-2850.PubMedGoogle Scholar ...

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Women younger than 55 years of age who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are more likely to experience one-year adverse cardiovascular events due to risk factors such as diabetes and chronic kidney disease, yet they are less likely to receive potent antiplatelet therapy than men. (news-medical.net)
When choosing how to revascularize, hemodynamically stable patients with diabetes mellitus and complex coronary disease benefit more from coronary artery bypass grafting rather than percutaneous coronary intervention. (igi-global.com)
To collect data on safety and effectiveness of dalteparin in the management of non-ST segment elevated acute coronary syndromes in nursing home patients who will be treated conservatively (without percutaneous corornary intervention [PCI] or coronary artery bypass graft [CABG] within 48 hours). (pfizer.com)
The cornerstone of treatment for ST elevation MI is rapid reperfusion, which can be achieved either by fibrinolysis or primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). (cmaj.ca)
Rapid reperfusion with primary percutaneous coronary intervention is the goal with either clinical presentation. (aafp.org)
Coupled with appropriate medical management, percutaneous coronary intervention can improve short- and long-term outcomes following myocardial infarction. (aafp.org)
If percutaneous coronary intervention cannot be performed rapidly, patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction can be treated with fibrinolytic therapy. (aafp.org)
therefore, these patients should be treated with medical management if they are at low risk of coronary events or if percutaneous coronary intervention cannot be performed. (aafp.org)
IDR was any refractory ischemia-driven repeat percutaneous intervention or bypass graft surgery involving any native coronary or pre-existing bypass graft vessel. (clinicaltrials.gov)
Compared with angiographically guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), physiology-guided PCI is associated with improved clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness. (springer.com)
Reperfusion refers to primary angioplasty or thrombolysis and revascularization to in-hospital or planned percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass grafting. (diabetesjournals.org)
The multiple logistic regression model identified the following as risk factors for death regarding demographic factors and interventions: female gender (OR=1.45), diabetes mellitus (OR=1.59), body mass index (OR=1.27) and percutaneous coronary intervention (OR=0.70). (scielo.br)
Patients presenting with cardiogenic shock should undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) as soon as possible. (medscape.com)
NEW ORLEANS, March 30 -- When patients are being evaluated for antithrombin therapy in association with percutaneous coronary interventions, doctors have multiple choices that make it possible to tailor therapy, said a Cleveland Clinic investigator. (medpagetoday.com)
Dr. Lincoff said that at one time clinicians accepted the idea of higher bleeding rates among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions in order to maintain antithrombin levels in their patients. (medpagetoday.com)
is non-inferior in regard to ischemic outcomes, and is associated with less death or myocardial infarction at six months, but requires co-administration with unfractionated heparin when being used in percutaneous coronary interventions. (medpagetoday.com)
The primary difference with invasive management of ACS is that it includes percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), in which an intracoronary stent is placed to restore blood flow to the compromised myocardium. (uspharmacist.com)
These days, DAPT therapy emerged with a main role to reduce cardiac adverse events after percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in patients with ACS. (eurekalert.org)
If the patient presents with signs of evolving acute MI, i.e., an electrocardiogram (ECG) with unequivocal ST-segment elevation, then the patient in most cases is subjected to thrombolysis or primary percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. (thefreelibrary.com)
Percutaneous coronary intervention has emerged as a primary treatment for the majority of these patients, often on an urgent or emergency basis. (springer.com)
A comparison of pharmacologic therapy with/without timely coronary intervention vs. primary percutaneous intervention early after ST-elevation myocardial infarction: the WEST (which early ST-elevation myocardial infarction therapy) study. (springer.com)
Early routine percutaneous coronary intervention after fibrinolysis vs. standard therapy in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: a meta-analysis. (springer.com)
Some clinicians state that CK-MB is the preferred biomarker for detection of reinfarction, infarct sizing, or infarct after percutaneous coronary intervention, but its utility in these settings is controversial. (neurologyadvisor.com)
for a subset of patients invasive measures are also employed (coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention). (wikipedia.org)
This is achieved with reperfusion therapy, which is based on invasive reopening of the afflicted coronary artery with primary percutaneous coronary intervention, or non-invasive breaking up of the responsible blood clot with a thrombolytic drug. (wikipedia.org)
Those at moderate to high risk benefit from an early invasive strategy, which includes coronary angiography and, if necessary, revascularization with percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass surgery. (wikipedia.org)

People who experience chronic chest pain resulting from years of cholesterol buildup in their arteries can develop an acute coronary syndrome if a blood clot forms on top of the plaque buildup. (heart.org)
Treatment for acute coronary syndrome includes medicines and a procedure known as angioplasty, during which doctors inflate a small balloon to open the artery ( View an illustration of coronary arteries ). (heart.org)
ACS is caused by a narrowing of the coronary arteries. (empowher.com)
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS), such as unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death, are commonly associated with the presence of vulnerable plaques in coronary arteries. (springer.com)
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a syndrome due to decreased blood flow in the coronary arteries such that part of the heart muscle is unable to function properly or dies. (scirp.org)
The coronary arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. (rexhealth.com)
Unstable angina happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly slowed by narrowed coronary arteries. (rexhealth.com)
Or small blood clots form in the coronary arteries and slow blood flow. (rexhealth.com)
Acute coronary syndrome happens because blood flow has slowed or stopped in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. (rexhealth.com)
Coronary artery disease, also called heart disease, is caused by atherosclerosis , or hardening of the arteries. (rexhealth.com)
Atherosclerosis causes a substance called plaque to build up in the coronary arteries. (rexhealth.com)
These images can detect narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. (mayoclinic.org)
ACS is caused by a sudden blockage of the coronary arteries. (stdavids.com)
Coronary artery bypass surgery -Arteries or veins are taken from other areas in your body. (stdavids.com)
Recent studies have shown such intensive medical therapy is just as effective at preventing symptoms and future ACS events as is subjecting stable angina patients to the risks of cardiac catheterization to stent their coronary arteries. (pasadenastarnews.com)
In their interesting article, Rioufol et al 1 found that patients with acute coronary syndromes frequently had findings on intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) of ruptured plaques in coronary arteries remote from the artery with the culprit lesion. (ahajournals.org)
However, it does not show directly the coronary arteries itself. (coursera.org)
It shows wall motion abnormalities, which can be caused by blocked coronary arteries. (coursera.org)
to assess the coronary arteries even look inside and show plaques itself. (coursera.org)
Destructive changes in epicardial arteries and coronary microcirculation in women with non st elevation acute coronary syndrome, depending on hormonal status. (bioportfolio.com)
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) refers to a spectrum of myocardial ischemic states caused by the disruption of atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries. (marketpublishers.com)
The primary cause of the acute coronary syndrome is atherosclerosis , which is the thickening of blood vessels and arteries due to the presence of excessive cholesterol in the coronaries. (organicfacts.net)
Because of its importance, the heart has a well-developed system of coronary arteries that feed the myocardial muscle. (dummies.com)
These arteries are fairly small and become easily blocked with a rupture of plaque (a layer of fat and minerals that embeds within the inner layers of an artery) or emboli (small particles of plaque) that float in from other parts of the body and lodge within the coronary artery itself. (dummies.com)
In cases of stable AP, myocardial ischemia commonly results from increases in myocardial oxygen demand that outstrip the ability of stenosed coronary arteries to increase oxygen delivery (1). (thefreelibrary.com)
In those who have ACS, atheroma rupture is most commonly found 60% when compared to atheroma erosion (30%), thus causes the formation of thrombus which block the coronary arteries. (wikipedia.org)
After the coronary arteries are unblocked, there is a risk of reperfusion injury due spreading inflammatory mediators throughout the body. (wikipedia.org)
Most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot that blocks one of the coronary arteries. (limamemorial.org)
The coronary arteries bring blood and oxygen to the heart. (limamemorial.org)
Coronary angiography is a procedure that uses a special dye (contrast material) and x-rays to see how blood flows through the arteries in your heart. (limamemorial.org)
The precipitating event is blockage in the coronary arteries or a mismatch between cardiac tissue demand and supply. (arupconsult.com)
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) refers to any group of symptoms attributed to obstruction of the coronary arteries . (wikidoc.org)
The endothelium of coronary arteries are damaged by the risk factors resulting in endothelial dysfunction , leading to the formation of atherosclerotic plaque . (wikidoc.org)
Management of acute coronary syndrome is targeted against the effects of reduced blood flow to the afflicted area of the heart muscle, usually because of a blood clot in one of the coronary arteries, the vessels that supply oxygenated blood to the myocardium. (wikipedia.org)
Acute coronary syndromes are caused by sudden and critical reduction of blood flow in one of the coronary arteries, the vessels that supply oxygenated blood to the myocardium (heart muscle), typically by a blood clot. (wikipedia.org)
Patients with acute coronary syndrome and ST elevation are said to suffer from ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and they tend to have one of their coronary arteries totally blocked. (wikipedia.org)

Coronary angiography may be done right away or when you are more stable. (medlineplus.gov)
The outcome measures will be NPV, PPV, sensitivity, specificity for CardioFlux magnetocardiography against ECG and/or troponin-based identification of cardiac ischemia/injury (ie STEMI or NSTEMI diagnosed by SOC pathway prior to discharge or coronary angiography). (clinicaltrials.gov)
Overall, coronary revascularization appears to be performed in a similar proportion of women and men - once angiography has been performed and the coronary anatomy is known. (ingentaconnect.com)
However, substantial geographic variation exists in the relative rate of coronary angiography in men and women. (ingentaconnect.com)
Although coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in the USA, is identified principally by coronary angiography, the relationship between the degrees of angiographic narrowing (% stenosis) is poorly correlated to its functional response (e.g., stress testing or intracoronary physiology). (springer.com)
Over the past two decades, the use of in-lab coronary physiology has demonstrated that angiography alone is not accurate in determining ischemia for intermediate lesions. (springer.com)
In a prospective, natural-history study of coronary atherosclerosis, patients underwent 3-vessel coronary angiography and gray-scale and radiofrequency intravascular ultrasonographic imaging after PCI. (medscape.com)
3 Compared with other patients, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples admitted to hospital with acute coronary syndromes are twice as likely to die in hospital from coronary heart disease, while also experiencing lower levels of angiography and invasive procedures. (safetyandquality.gov.au)
B. Coronary angiography showing left anterior descending coronary artery stenosis (arrow). (em-consulte.com)

4 The need for revascularization in the management of non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome relies on risk stratification, which is based on risk factors, clinical presentation, electrocardiogram and cardiac biomarkers. (cmaj.ca)
books.google.com - One of the leading experts in the field and a stellar cast of contributors provide all of the scientific and clinical information needed to facilitate rapid evaluation and immediate management of acute coronary syndromes using today's full range of strategies-from pharmaceutical approaches to revascularization. (google.com)
all cause mortality, myocardial infarction and coronary revascularization) in their short term future. (saem.org)
In United Kingdom coronary revascularization tends to be done less frequently in women. (ingentaconnect.com)
2 , 3 Acute coronary syndrome (ACS), with its broad range of manifestations, takes on a leading role in these statistics, and myocardial revascularization procedures and antithrombotic pharmacotherapy are fundamental pillars of its treatment. (scielo.br)
The clinical significance of incomplete coronary revascularization (ICR) following PCI in patients with ACS was examined in 2,954 patients from the Acute Catheterization and Urgent Intervention Triage Strategy (ACUITY) trial. (medscape.com)
Between April 29, 2017 and Nov. 20, 2017, researchers conducted a prospective observational study of 21 patients older than 18 years who were admitted for acute coronary syndrome, had coronary revascularization during admission and underwent inpatient overnight sleep studies. (healio.com)
In patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) either with or without ST-segment elevation MI (STEMI and NSTEMI), dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is recommended for at least 1 year independently of whether revascularization is performed. (eurekalert.org)
In this chapter, we discuss the approaches for managing acute coronary syndromes, with emphasis on revascularization strategies and essential ancillary topics associated with revascularization. (springer.com)
After adjustment for the above variables, age, sex, left ventricular systolic dysfunction, diabetes, coronary anatomy and coronary revascularization using a forward likelihood ratio Cox regression model, NT-proBNP remained the only variable with significant prognostic value (HR 1.007, 95% CI 1.003-1.011, for each 100 pg/ml increment). (unboundmedicine.com)

Eight hours after emergency coronary intervention to the culprit lesion, he developed another ST-elevated MI in the inferior territory. (nih.gov)
This pattern placed him at high risk for either left main or triple vessel disease and indicates the need for antiplatelet and anti-ischemic therapy and a trip to the catheter laboratory to evaluate coronary anatomy and possible intervention. (nursingcenter.com)
These disparities are likely driven at least in part by lower rates of targeted intervention and care strategies for acute heart problems among HIV-positive people, according to a new study. (poz.com)
However, evaluation of patients with non-ST-segment elevation is a key issue today because new treatments are focused to a great extent on this group, i.e., low-molecular weight heparins, platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa antagonist, direct thrombin inhibitors, and coronary intervention in the acute as well as the subacute phase. (thefreelibrary.com)

Updates and current recommendations for the management of patients with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes: What it means for clinical practice. (mayoclinic.org)
Family physicians need to identify and mitigate risk factors early, as well as recognize and respond to acute coronary syndrome events quickly in any clinical setting. (aafp.org)
1 It is important for primary care physicians to be able to diagnose and manage acute coronary syndrome (ACS), which comprises two clinical presentations: ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS). (aafp.org)
Managing Acute Coronary Syndromes in Clinical Practice is an essential resource for the clinician in the management of ACS. (worldcat.org)
This practical book provides a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology and clinical presentation of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). (worldcat.org)
Only a few of the published clinical registries on ACS provide data on treatments dichotomized by confirmed coronary angiographic disease. (ingentaconnect.com)
the determination of whether the lesion was acute was more related to clinical and ECG findings. (ahajournals.org)
Its practical applications have expanded into other clinical situations such as acute coronary syndrome (ACS) including ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). (springer.com)
Understanding applied coronary physiology and the tools for measuring it in the cath lab is paramount to best clinical decision-making in interventional cardiology. (springer.com)
Acute Coronary Syndrome covers the spectrum of clinical conditions ranging from unstable angina to non-ST elevation myocardial infarction and ST elevation myocardial infarction. (wiley.com)
In the 1950s, clinical investigators first reported that proteins released from necrotic cardiac myocytes could be detected in the serum and could aid in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. (ahajournals.org)
1 The ensuing 40 years witnessed progressive improvement in the cardiac tissue-specificity of biomarkers of myocardial necrosis and a corresponding enhancement in the clinical sensitivity and specificity of their use for establishing the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. (ahajournals.org)
The Brazilian Registry of Acute Coronary Syndrome is a multicenter national study aiming at providing data on clinical aspects, management and hospital outcomes of acute coronary syndrome in our country. (scielo.br)
Impact of obstructive sleep apnea on clinical outcomes in acute coronary syndrome. (healio.com)
Acute coronary syndromes include a wide spectrum of clinical coronary disease states, from unstable angina with no observable electrocardiogram changes to ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. (springer.com)
2016 ACC/AHA guideline focused update on duration of dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with coronary artery disease: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association task force on clinical practice guidelines. (springer.com)
Although a robust relationship between aberrant serum polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) profile and coronary artery disease (CAD) has been reported, the details concerning the association between aberrant PUFAs profile and clinical feature of CAD are not fully discovered. (unboundmedicine.com)
Low serum EPA and EPA/AA ratio correlates with clinical profiles of ACS in patients with CAD, regardless of the extent and severity of coronary artery stenosis. (unboundmedicine.com)
Watch presentations from the launch of the Acute Coronary Syndrome Clinical Care Standard . (safetyandquality.gov.au)
The Commission, in collaboration with consumers, clinicians, researchers and health organisations, has developed resources to guide and support implementation of the Acute Coronary Syndromes Clinical Care Standard. (safetyandquality.gov.au)
This resource provides a set of suggested indicators to assist with local implementation of the Acute Coronary Syndromes Clinical Care Standard . (safetyandquality.gov.au)
These resources can be used to promote and explain what the Acute Coronary Syndromes Clinical Care Standard means to health services, clinicians and patients and their carers. (safetyandquality.gov.au)
Why do we need an Acute Coronary Syndromes Clinical Care Standard ? (safetyandquality.gov.au)
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS), formerly referred to as ischemic heart disease, refers to a large spectrum of clinical conditions, including unstable angina and myocardial infarction (MI). (arupconsult.com)
of oral antiplatelet drugs, 2) clopidogrel resistance and need for alternative antithrombotic strategies for managing acute coronary syndromes (ACS), 3) clinical trial evidence of efficacy and safety with traditional and newer oral antiplatelet therapies, 4) guideline recommendations on dual oral antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), and 5) best practice in secondary prevention. (prlog.org)
These data suggest that NT-proBNP is a strong clinical predictor of prognosis in acute coronary syndromes. (unboundmedicine.com)

The term "acute coronary syndrome" is useful because the initial presentation and early management of unstable angina, STEMI, and NSTEMI frequently are similar. (aafp.org)
Coronary syndromes incorporate a spectrum of diseases ranging from unstable angina (UA), non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) to acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). (saem.org)
This chapter will be to review the different methods of invasive physiological assessment of coronary stenoses and their outcomes with a focus on their practical applications in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and other ACS. (springer.com)
Elevated blood glucose at hospital admission, and elevated fasting blood glucose levels during admission, have been shown to predict worse outcome among patients with STEMI, however, the contribution of glucose levels to risk predictive algorithms involving patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) remains unclear. (bmj.com)
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS), a manifestation of CHD, is a spectrum of ailments that encompasses unstable angina (UA) and acute myocardial infarction (MI), with or without ST-segment elevation (STEMI or NSTEMI). (uspharmacist.com)
Baba and colleagues defined acute coronary syndrome as either ST segment elevation (STEMI) , non-ST segment elevation (non-STEMI) or unstable angina . (healio.com)
However, approximately 30% of patients will have complete occlusion of a coronary vessel and characteristic ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). (neurologyadvisor.com)

Cardiac troponin is a highly sensitive and specific biomarker for myocardial injury but concentrations in the blood rise over several hours after the onset of an acute myocardial infarction. (news-medical.net)
Cardiac markers (troponin T, troponin I, and/or creatine kinase-MB isoenzyme of creatine kinase) should be measured in any patient who has chest pain consistent with acute coronary syndrome. (aafp.org)
When used by trained physicians, the Acute Cardiac Ischemia Time-Insensitive Predictive Instrument (a computerized, decision-making program built into the electrocardiogram machine) results in a significant reduction in hospital admissions of patients who do not have acute coronary syndrome. (aafp.org)
Diagnosis can be made based on patient history, symptoms, electrocardiography findings, and cardiac biomarkers, which delineate between ST elevation myocardial infarction and non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome. (aafp.org)
Thinking of this constellation of diseases together reminds you to consider more than just acute MI's when contemplating cardiac disease. (saem.org)
If there is any suspicion of an acute coronary syndrome, labs including blood count, electrolytes, cardiac enzymes, a chest radiograph and repeat EKGs will also be ordered. (saem.org)
If you can get an ACS victim to the cardiac catheter lab within a few hours and identify the occluded coronary artery, it is possible to inflate a balloon inside the artery and put in a stent. (pasadenastarnews.com)
Intravenous glucose-insulin-potassium (GIK) is postulated to be beneficial in acute ischaemic syndromes via two mechanisms: by providing metabolic support to ischaemic myocardium, and by preventing arrhythmias and cardiac arrest due to ischaemia-related metabolic derangements. (bmj.com)
Sophia Antipolis 11 Oct 2018: Just one-third of Chinese patients with acute coronary syndromes including heart attack receive cardiac rehabilitation guidance before discharge from hospital, according to research presented at the 29th Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology (GW-ICC). (eurekalert.org)
This study examined the proportion of patients in China with acute coronary syndromes including myocardial infarction (heart attack) and unstable angina who received cardiac rehabilitation guidance before discharge from hospital. (eurekalert.org)
Professor Dong Zhao, Chairperson of the Scientific Committee of GW-ICC 2018 and an author of the study, said: "The low proportion of acute coronary syndrome patients who receive cardiac rehabilitation guidance, based on findings of this project, may reflect the fact that it is still not integrated into routine hospital-based care for these patients in China. (eurekalert.org)
We have previously shown that 2- and 5-year total and cardiac mortality is decreased in the highest as compared to the lowest quartile of vitamin D in a coronary chest-pain population living at altitudes exceeding 1000 meters in subtropical northern Argentina [ 16 ], and this relationship is stronger in females than in males [ 17 ]. (hindawi.com)
It will be of interest to busy specialist physicians in cardiovascular medicine, cardiac and vascular surgery, and critical care, as well as primary care physicians and hospitalists who care for patients with these syndromes. (wiley.com)
Clinicians have become increasingly sophisticated in their application of cardiac biomarkers in the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). (ahajournals.org)
Cardiac events and procedure, such as angioplasty-stenting and coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), will be recorded during the index ED visit, hospitalization and post-hospital follow-up period. (bioportfolio.com)
Jakarta acute coronary syndrome enrolled patients with acute coronary syndrome admitted to the emergency department of a national cardiac referral hospital. (bioportfolio.com)
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is the term applied in the setting of suspected myocardial ischemia based on symptoms, abnormalities on the EKG (electrocardiogram), and levels of serum markers of cardiac injury. (oncologynurseadvisor.com)
Drug-eluting stents are linked with fewer periprocedural risks but tend to have high incidence of postprocedural complications including myocardial infarction, repeat procedures, and 12-month major adverse cardiac and brain complications, compared with coronary bypass surgery. (medscape.com)
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is a spectrum of thrombotic coronary artery diseases, including unstable angina, ST-elevation myocardial infarction and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction resulting from sudden cardiac ischemia. (springer.com)
This occurrence marks the beginning of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), or death of cardiac tissue. (dummies.com)
As a result many patients are admitted to Coronary Care Units for a period of observation which typically involves serial blood analysis and continuous cardiac monitoring. (bioportfolio.com)
This research supported the idea that the emotional stress of presenting to the Emergency Department with acute chest pain or shortness of breath might be an effective substitute for the stress that provocative cardiac stress tests (treadmill or pharmacologic stress testing) induce. (bioportfolio.com)
If true, then it would be of great interest to Emergency Physicians to measure the predictive value of TWA for cardiac ischemia in patients who are "stressed" by acute chest pain. (bioportfolio.com)
Risk stratification in acute coronary syndrome using cardiac troponin I. (thefreelibrary.com)
The interest in risk stratification of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), i.e., acute myocardial infarction (MI) and unstable angina pectoris (AP), has increased considerably within recent years because of improved knowledge of pathology, progress in immunoassays of already existing biochemical markers, introduction of new biochemical markers [especially cardiac troponin I (cTnI) and T (cTnT)], and new methods of treatments. (thefreelibrary.com)

The morbidity and mortality due to ACS are substantial-nearly half of all deaths due to coronary heart disease occur following an ACS. (nih.gov)
Who is at risk for coronary heart disease? (mayoclinic.org)
The combination of type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease can be deadly. (news-medical.net)
Long-term follow-up of the CE-MARC study suggests that cardiovascular magnetic resonance could be a better predictor of cardiovascular events than single-photon emission computed tomography in patients with coronary heart disease. (news-medical.net)
In the present book, fifteen typical literatures about acute coronary syndrome published on international authoritative journals were selected to introduce the worldwide newest progress, which contains reviews or original researches on medical science, ischemic heart diseases, cardiovascular disease, epidemiology, ect . (scirp.org)
Acute coronary syndrome is typically caused by coronary artery disease . (rexhealth.com)
Acute coronary syndrome is a broad category of coronary heart disease that ranges from unstable angina to ST elevation myocardial infarction (MI). (cmaj.ca)
She states he has a history of coronary artery disease, DM type II and hypertension. (saem.org)
Discuss the continuum of disease in acute coronary syndromes. (saem.org)
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) represents the continuum of disease representing decreased coronary blood flow and acute myocardial ischemia and/or infarction. (saem.org)
At the other end of the coronary artery disease (CAD) spectrum is "stable angina," which allows a slower, more thoughtful approach. (pasadenastarnews.com)
The focus of our review was the relative use of effective treatments in patients with coronary angiographic evidence of obstructive coronary disease, defined as a lumen stenosis >50% of the adjacent non-diseased arterial diameter. (ingentaconnect.com)
Despite presenting with higher risk characteristics and having higher in-hospital and 6 months risk of death, women with ACS and obstructive coronary artery disease were apparently treated less aggressively with secondary preventive drugs than were men, being less likely to receive aspirin, beta-blockers and statins at discharge. (ingentaconnect.com)
Our study, therefore, demonstrates a gender bias in the delivery of secondary drug treatments for ACS, even for patients with documented significant coronary disease. (ingentaconnect.com)
There is a correlation between the number of ECG leads that show ST deviation and the extent and severity of coronary artery disease. (nursingcenter.com)
4 If ST segment depression occurs in 8 or more leads along with ST elevation in AVR and V1, there is a high risk of either left main coronary artery disease or severe triple vessel disease. (nursingcenter.com)
Fractional flow reserve has been well validated in chronic stable coronary artery disease. (springer.com)
While FFR has been well validated in patients with chronic stable coronary artery disease, in ACS, physiological assessment of the culprit coronary artery is not performed because reduced flow to the myocardial bed can lead to false negatives. (springer.com)
The use of anabolic androgenic steroids could be associated with early onset coronary artery disease, according to research presented Nov. 4 at the Brazilian Congress of Cardiology. (cardiovascularbusiness.com)
Although the atherogenic lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] has been associated with incident cardiovascular disease, its concentration doesn't predict the risk of ischemic cardiovascular events following acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients receiving other therapies, a study published in JAMA Cardiology reports. (cardiovascularbusiness.com)
In Switzerland alone, the risk to develop a coronary heart disease during life time is around 25% for men and 18% for women. (coursera.org)
It was conducted within the Improving Care for Cardiovascular Disease in China - Acute Coronary Syndrome (CCC-ACS) project, a nationwide registry and quality improvement programme of the Chinese Society of Cardiology and American Heart Association. (eurekalert.org)
CONCLUSIONS -Aspirin, but not other secondary prevention agents, is associated with less effective mortality reduction in patients with diabetes and unstable coronary artery disease. (diabetesjournals.org)
We assessed whether this relationship remained in patients with unstable coronary artery disease. (diabetesjournals.org)
Cardiovascular disease is a composite of coronary, cerebral, or peripheral vascular disease. (diabetesjournals.org)
The prevalence of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) in the adult population is estimated at 5-8% 2 . (scielo.br)
Coronary artery disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with 1 in 6 deaths occurring in the USA. (lww.com)
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a very prevalent medical condition, with estimated direct and indirect costs for 2009 of $165.4 billion. (uspharmacist.com)
Associations of coronary heart disease risk factors with the intermediate lesion of atherosclerosis in youth. (medscape.com)
Coronary artery disease may present clinically as stable AP or ACS. (thefreelibrary.com)
Other causes of acute coronary syndrome include spontaneous coronary artery dissection and myocardial infarction in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease (MINOCA), however these are far less common. (wikipedia.org)
2013 ESC guidelines on the management of stable coronary artery disease: the task force on the management of stable coronary artery disease of the European Society of Cardiology. (springer.com)
While most allopathic medicine approaches to heart disease of this nature with angioplasties or other invasive procedures, the tried and true way of treating acute coronary syndrome is through prevention. (organicfacts.net)
These are often cited as the main contributor to heart disease, and it is no surprise that as these fats made their way into products and meals around the world through globalization and the spread of cheap food processing, levels of acute coronary syndrome also increased dramatically in the past few decades. (organicfacts.net)
Coronary heart disease is a common illness, causing much morbidity and mortality worldwide. (omicsonline.org)
Risk factors for the coronary disease like diabetes mellitus are alarmingly increasing, due to rapid urbanization, bad eating habits, and lack of physical activity [ 4 , 5 ]. (omicsonline.org)
Coronary heart disease (the main cause of acute coronary syndromes) kills more people in Australia than any other disease, and contributed to 15 per cent of all deaths in 2011. (safetyandquality.gov.au)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with coronary heart disease: further perspectives on health status and treatment. (safetyandquality.gov.au)
Acute Coronary Syndrome - Ischemic Heart Disease. (arupconsult.com)
The most common cause of ACS is atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD), which progresses from being ayspmtomatic through angina to infarction. (neurologyadvisor.com)
This case raises the issue of the coexistence of biventricular dysplasia with acute coronary syndrome, or more likely, biventricular dysplasia mimicking an acute coronary syndrome during acute progression of the disease. (em-consulte.com)
Patients with known coronary artery disease who have been prescribed nitroglycerin should promptly take one dose, and call emergency medical services if their symptoms do not improve within 2-5 minutes. (wikipedia.org)

Although in their introduction they quote studies that note a high risk of future events within a year and an increase in the "incidence of coronary atherosclerosis in the months after a coronary accident," they do not quantify the period of time during which the "pancoronaritis" may persist. (ahajournals.org)
Haft JI, Al-Zarka AM. Comparison of the natural history of irregular and smooth coronary lesions: insights into the pathogenesis, progression and prognosis of coronary atherosclerosis. (ahajournals.org)
Premature atherosclerosis and acute coronary syndrome in systemic lupus erythematosus. (freemd.com)
Fruits, vegetables, and nuts help to improve circulation , relax blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and relax the muscles in the coronary system that typically go into spasms when atherosclerosis reaches a dangerous level, thereby causing the episode or heart attack. (organicfacts.net)
The cholesterol sticks around, clogging up the works and resulting in atherosclerosis and eventually, an acute coronary syndrome. (organicfacts.net)

The information from these two tests - as well as your signs and symptoms - is used to make a primary diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome. (mayoclinic.org)
Do not test for myoglobin or creatine kinase-MB in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. (aafp.org)
This article is part of a series on the electrocardiogram (ECG) diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome and myocardial infarction (MI) mimics. (nursingcenter.com)
Although 75-85% of patients presenting to the emergency department with chest pain ultimately do not receive a diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome, a lengthy assessment process is still mandatory as patients with a missed diagnosis of myocardial infarction are at increased risk for a cardiovascular event. (bmj.com)
Artificial Intelligence for Diagnosis of Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Meta-Analysis of Mixed Methods of Machine Learning. (scirp.org)
1 Creatine kinase myocardial isoenzyme and myoglobin are no longer useful for diagnosis of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). (lww.com)
Serial testing to observe a rise and/or fall of a biomarker is necessary for the diagnosis of acute, evolving, or recent MI. (neurologyadvisor.com)

The answer you're looking for is Choice (B). Although this episode may in fact be a gastrointestinal event, the symptoms also point to possible acute coronary syndrome. (dummies.com)
people who present with angina must prompt evaluation for possible acute coronary syndrome. (wikipedia.org)
Because of the relationship between the duration of myocardial ischemia and the extent of damage to heart muscle, public health services encourage people experiencing possible acute coronary syndrome symptoms or those around them to immediately call emergency medical services. (wikipedia.org)

11% went to coronary artery bypass surgery and 32% were treated medically in each of the groups. (medpagetoday.com)

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a common and sometimes lethal event, usually precipitated by sudden rupture and thrombosis of an atherosclerotic plaque. (igi-global.com)
With its ability to view atherosclerotic lesions in vivo with such high resolution, OCT provides cardiologists with the tool they need to better understand the thrombosis-prone vulnerable plaques and acute coronary syndromes. (hindawi.com)
The alarmin family member myeloid-related protein (MRP)-14 (S100A9), which has been identified by platelet transcriptional profiling as an acute myocardial infarction gene, regulates vascular inflammation and thrombosis. (sigmaaldrich.com)
these include (1) plaque rupture with acute thrombosis, (2) progressive mechanical obstruction, (3) inflammation, (4) secondary unstable angina, and (5) dynamic obstruction (coronary vasoconstriction). (ahajournals.org)
In ACS, the accepted cause of acute MI is a plaque disruption, or fissuring, leading to coronary thrombosis with or without vasospasm, and thereby intermittent or persistent coronary occlusion. (thefreelibrary.com)
Though ACS is usually associated with coronary thrombosis, it can also be associated with cocaine use. (wikipedia.org)
New onset angina however should be considered as a part of acute coronary syndrome, since it suggests a new problem in a coronary artery .Though ACS is usually associated with coronary thrombosis , it can also be associated with cocaine use. (wikidoc.org)
In addition to plaque rupture and the accompanying acute thrombosis, ACS is also associated with progressive mechanical obstruction of the vessel as plaque enlarges, inflammation, secondary unstable angina from anemia or hyperthyroidism, and dynamic obstruction of coronary vessels due to vasoconstriction. (neurologyadvisor.com)

The knowledge of hospital behavior of patients with ACS is essential for immediate in-hospital risk stratification and in the long term, for the acute episode survivors, as well as to show how these patients are managed in our country. (scielo.br)
Therefore, our diagnostic strategy of ACS is concentrated primarily on confirmation/ exclusion of acute MI and the detection of minor myocardial damage (MMD) to facilitate risk stratification and treatment. (thefreelibrary.com)
Its role in risk stratification in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) is still under evaluation. (unboundmedicine.com)

A polymer-free, drug-coated stent gives markedly better outcomes than a bare metal stent in patients with acute coronary syndromes and risk factors for bleeding, report researchers. (news-medical.net)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Thrombocytopenia is relatively common in patients with acute coronary syndromes and is associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes, regardless of the etiology of the low platelet count. (biomedsearch.com)
Among people hospitalized for health outcomes related to acute coronary syndrome (ACS) , including heart attack or unstable angina, individuals with HIV have higher rates of death and readmission to the hospital, compared with their HIV-negative counterparts. (poz.com)
Moriel M, Behar S, Tzivoni D, Hod H, Boyko V, Gottlieb S. Management and outcomes of elderly women and men with acute coronary syndromes in 2000 and 2002. (freemd.com)
Elucidating the effects of obstructive sleep apnea on cardiovascular outcomes in acute coronary syndrome is crucial in risk assessments and therapeutic recommendations for affected individualism," Ridhwan Y. Baba, MB BS , pulmonary and critical care fellow at the MetroHealth System in Cleveland, and colleagues wrote in the abstract. (healio.com)
April 12, 2013 -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) today unveiled two evidence-based interventions and two videos to improve the health outcomes of patients in the first year following an initial acute coronary syndrome (ACS) event such as heart attack and unstable angina (chest pain or discomfort but no part of the heart muscle dies), the most common indications of ACS. (rxpgnews.com)

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a term given to a group of symptoms. (empowher.com)
Call 911 or other emergency services immediately if you have symptoms of acute coronary syndrome. (rexhealth.com)
If you have signs or symptoms associated with acute coronary syndrome, an emergency room doctor will likely order several tests. (mayoclinic.org)
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) is an umbrella term used to describe a series of signs and symptoms indicative of myocardial ischemia, comprising unstable angina, non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, and ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. (worldcat.org)
Thuresson M, Jarlov MB, Lindahl B, Svensson L, Zedigh C, Herlitz J. Symptoms and type of symptom onset in acute coronary syndrome in relation to ST elevation, sex, age, and a history of diabetes. (freemd.com)
Many people with acute coronary syndromes present with symptoms other than chest pain, particularly women, older patients, and patients with diabetes mellitus. (wikipedia.org)
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a complex group of symptoms associated with acute myocardial ischemia. (neurologyadvisor.com)

Doctors worried about dangerous blood clots in patients undergoing a coronary artery procedure- such as angioplasty to treat a heart attack - will often administer antiplatelet therapy to head off complications. (news-medical.net)
In this context, antiplatelet therapy occupies a prominent role in the management of pathologies arising from this process, notably acute coronary syndromes. (scielo.br)

Troponin T or I generally is the most sensitive determinant of acute coronary syndrome, although the MB isoenzyme of creatine kinase also is used. (aafp.org)
Yilmaz H, Basarici I. Troponin levels and acute coronary syndrome. (freemd.com)
There is a difference between an acute coronary syndrome (unstable coronary plaque) and a non-ACS elevation of troponin. (healio.com)
Other medical conditions such as pulmonary embolus, hypertensive emergency and septic shock can elevate the troponin and is NOT a true acute coronary syndrome. (healio.com)

Patients with Type 2 diabetes and acute coronary syndromes have a substantially increased risk of death in the 18 months after hospital admission for subsequent major nonfatal cardiovascular events, US researchers report. (news-medical.net)
A dedicated RCT on ASA dose, the CURRENT-OASIS 7 (Clopidogrel and Aspirin Optimal Dose Usage to Reduce Recurrent Events-Seventh Organization to Assess Strategies in Ischemic Syndromes) trial, showed that low-dose and high-dose ASA are associated with similar rates of cardiovascular death, MI or stroke at 30 days (hazard ratio [HR] 0.97, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.86-1.09). (cmaj.ca)
Introduction: Acute forms of cardiovascular are a major problem in the structure of morbidity and mortality, especially among perimenopausal women. (bioportfolio.com)
Wallentin L. Prevention of cardiovascular events after acute coronary syndrome. (freemd.com)
Demographic and cardiovascular risk factors were obtained from ninety-nine patients with acute coronary syndrome admitted to the coronary care unit at King Khalid Hospital during the period from June 2014 to April 2015. (omicsonline.org)
Death from any cause or hospitalization because of a major acute cardiovascular event (whichever occurred first) was defined as the end-point. (unboundmedicine.com)

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) results from thrombus formation at the site of ruptured or eroded atherosclerotic plaques, which restricts coronary blood flow resulting in myocardial ischemia and injury. (bmj.com)
Early markers of acute ischemia include myoglobin and creatine kinase-MB subforms (or isoforms), when available. (aafp.org)
In the absence of pain, new ST segment changes indicative of ischemia, acute pulmonary edema, ventricular arrhythmias, or hemodynamic instability presumed to be ischemic in origin, will constitute sufficient evidence of ischemia. (clinicaltrials.gov)
The syndrome is precipitated by coronary artery occlusion (stenosis), which results in ischemia and myocardial necrosis. (marketpublishers.com)
Medical therapy for acute coronary syndromes is based on drugs that act against ischemia and resultant angina and limit the infarct size (i.e., the area of myocardium that is affected), as well as drugs that inhibit clot formation. (wikipedia.org)

An acute coronary syndrome occurs when atherosclerotic coronary plaque becomes unstable, leading to a series of events eventually resulting in partial or total thrombotic occlusion of a coronary artery. (healio.com)
Patients without ST segment elevation are said to suffer from non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome and tend not to have full occlusion of a coronary artery. (wikipedia.org)

Recent studies have shown that OCT is useful for the assessment of coronary atherosclerotic plaques, in particular the assessment of plaque rupture, erosion, and intracoronary thrombus in patients with acute coronary syndrome. (hindawi.com)
The term acute coronary syndrome (ACS) refers to the pathophysiologic continuum that begins with plaque rupture in a coronary artery and ultimately results in total occlusion of the artery by thrombus unless the process is arrested. (nursingcenter.com)
Unfortunately, the coronary arteriographic appearance of a ruptured plaque does not tell how recently the plaque rupture has occurred. (ahajournals.org)
Multiple atherosclerotic plaque rupture in acute coronary syndrome: a three-vessel intravascular ultrasound study. (ahajournals.org)

Chest pain caused by acute coronary syndromes can come on suddenly, as is the case with a heart attack . (heart.org)
What Decides the Suspicion of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Acute Chest Pain Patients? (scirp.org)
The likelihood of acute coronary syndrome (low, intermediate, high) should be determined in all patients who present with chest pain. (aafp.org)
Differentiating acute coronary syndrome from noncardiac chest pain is the primary diagnostic challenge. (aafp.org)
The main aim of our study was to evaluate the prognostic utility of vitamin D measured as serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] in a Norwegian coastal coronary chest-pain population exposed to temperate sun activity at low altitudes and with a high consumption of fish as reflected by the omega-3 index. (hindawi.com)
Relationship of coronary calcium and myocardial perfusion in individuals with chest pain. (freemd.com)
Specifically, there are no reports of the applicability of TWA testing to Emergency Department patients with acute chest pain. (bioportfolio.com)
We monitored 100 acute chest pain ED patients using the HearTwave TWA monitor. (bioportfolio.com)
However, increased serum cTnT concentrations were also seen in approximately one-third of patients with unstable AP or in other chest pain patients in whom an acute MI had been ruled out (7). (thefreelibrary.com)
In the setting of acute chest pain, the electrocardiogram is the investigation that most reliably distinguishes between various causes. (wikipedia.org)
A 41-year old female patient was admitted with acute onset of dyspnea and chest pain. (dovepress.com)
A 45-year-old man without past medical history was referred for acute chest pain and suspected non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. (em-consulte.com)

Consequently, we also accessed individual patient-level data from 3 established ACS registries: the Finnish TACOS (Tampere Acute COronary Syndrome), the British EMMACE 2 (Evaluation of Methods and Management of Acute Coronary Events) and the Argentine PACS-ITALSIA (Prognosis in Acute Coronary Syndromes and the ITALian hospital Sindrome Isquemico Agudo). (ingentaconnect.com)

The MRP-8/14 level was correlated with myeloperoxidase (MPO) level (R Our findings indicate that MRP-8/14 concentration increases in coronary artery blood in association with thrombus formation in ACS, co-localizes with leukocytes, and is associated with leukocyte activation. (sigmaaldrich.com)
Pathophysiology: ACS generally involves rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque in a coronary artery and subsequent thrombus formation. (oncologynurseadvisor.com)
Chapters 16-19 cover acute coronary syndromes, thrombus formation, and advanced treatment options. (elsevier.com)

Part of that treatment is to transport as quickly and safely as possible to the nearest hospital that's capable of rapidly restoring coronary blood flow, either through angioplasty or fibrinolytic therapy. (dummies.com)
If this indicates acute heart damage (elevation in the ST segment, new left bundle branch block), treatment for a heart attack in the form of angioplasty or thrombolysis is indicated immediately (see below). (wikipedia.org)
Routine early angioplasty after fibrinolysis for acute myocardial infarction. (springer.com)
Primary angioplasty vs. early routine post-fibrinolysis angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation: the GRACIA-2 non-inferiority, randomized, controlled trial. (springer.com)

Acute coronary syndrome is a term for a group of conditions that suddenly stop or severely reduce blood from flowing to the heart muscle. (medlineplus.gov)
Heart attack and unstable angina are both acute coronary syndromes (ACS). (medlineplus.gov)
Those well-known conditions are both acute coronary syndromes, an umbrella term for situations where the blood supplied to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked. (heart.org)
Acute coronary syndromes, just like heart failure and stroke , are much more likely in people who have certain risk factors. (heart.org)
Acute coronary syndrome happens when the heart is not getting enough blood. (rexhealth.com)
A heart attack means a coronary artery has been blocked and the heart has been damaged. (rexhealth.com)
This test is done only when there are no signs of acute coronary syndrome or another life-threatening heart condition when you are at rest. (mayoclinic.org)
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is sudden decreased blood flow to your heart. (drugs.com)
The term non-ST elevation acute myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) is no longer used in the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) guidelines as a broad category with separate treatment guidelines. (aafp.org)
Cleveland Clinic cardiologists specialize in prompt diagnosis and treatment of heart attack and acute coronary syndromes. (clevelandclinic.org)
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a set of features related to poor blood flow to the heart muscle that leads to a heart attack . (stdavids.com)
If this happens in a large coronary artery, a heart attack results. (pasadenastarnews.com)
New research published in PLOS One this October reports not only do more women statistically die of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) than men, but they see dramatically increased mortality in the first year after their heart attack. (cardiovascularbusiness.com)
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 10 -- Acute coronary syndrome was the theme today at the American Heart Association meeting and the study causing the biggest buzz was all about timing, according to the participants in this exclusive MedPage Today roundtable. (medpagetoday.com)
This module focuses on different methods and approaches to deal with acute coronary syndrome, which in the worst case can lead to an acute heart attack. (coursera.org)
Lower rates of targeted interventions and care strategies for acute heart problems compared with HIV-negative people are a likely factor. (poz.com)
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) describes multiple conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart. (hospitalmedicine.org)
Your heart pumps blood to every part of your body, so this syndrome where blood ceases to pump to the rest of the body can be extremely dangerous, even life-threatening. (organicfacts.net)
2014 AHA/ACC guideline for the management of patients with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. (medscape.com)
Immediate heart catheterization revealed a distally occluded left anterior descending coronary artery, the occlusion being reversible after nitroglycerine. (dovepress.com)
fiber also actively scrapes negative cholesterol from the walls of the coronaries and eliminates them from the system, thereby keeping the heart healthy and fit. (organicfacts.net)
Maintaining a low-glycemic index in your body can also help to prevent acute coronary syndrome because heart attacks are often linked to diabetes and an inability to control the content and flow of sugars in the blood. (organicfacts.net)
2 There is also strong evidence that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience coronary events, such as heart attacks, at rates three times those of other Australians. (safetyandquality.gov.au)
Acute coronary syndrome is a term for any condition that suddenly stops (or severely reduces) blood from flowing to the heart. (limamemorial.org)

While there are well-developed guidelines for managing acute coronary syndromes, not all people receive appropriate treatment and there is variation in the type of care received by people in metropolitan compared to non-metropolitan areas. (safetyandquality.gov.au)
The guidelines for managing acute coronary syndromes, published in a supplement to the Journal in 2006, provide a readily accessible tool for clinicians to enhance patient care. (mja.com.au)

An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) can diagnose an acute coronary syndrome by measuring the heart's electrical activity. (heart.org)
A normal electrocardiogram does not rule out acute coronary syndrome. (aafp.org)
An electrocardiogram or ECG can be an effective tool in the evaluation of acute coronary syndrome. (freemd.com)
Acute coronary syndromes are classified to two major categories, according to the patient's electrocardiogram, and specifically the presence or absence of persistent (>20 min) ST segment elevation (or left bundle branch block). (wikipedia.org)

Acute coronary syndrome continues to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. (aafp.org)
OBJECTIVE -We sought to compare mortality reduction associated with secondary prevention in patients with and without diabetes after acute coronary syndrome (ACS). (diabetesjournals.org)
The last decade has witnessed a significant improvement in use of evidence-based therapies and mortality after acute coronary syndromes (ACSs) ( 1 ). (diabetesjournals.org)
The use of unfractionated heparin and low molecular weight heparins greatly reduces the risk of mortality and morbidity in acute coronary syndromes. (cochrane.org)
Although numerous studies have confirmed the association between stress hyperglycemia in patients with acute coronary syndrome , and increased mortality, and morbidity, however such patients were shown to be actually latent diabetic patients, in whom the stress of myocardial injury worsened their glycaemic status [ 8 ]. (omicsonline.org)

The role of reperfusion therapy in paced patients with acute myocardial infarction. (medscape.com)

Recently, other invasive indices of coronary physiology including instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR), index of microvascular resistance (IMR), hyperemic stenosis resistance (HSR), and coronary flow reserve (CFR) have been explored in the context of ACS. (springer.com)
FFR is the ratio of the mean coronary pressure distal (Pd) to a stenosis to the mean aortic pressure (Pa) at maximal hyperemia when myocardial resistance is at its presumed absolute minimum. (springer.com)
This condition permits pressure and flow to be linearly related, and thus the ratio represents the fraction of normal coronary blood flow across a stenosis with a normal value being 1 (i.e. (springer.com)
Significant correlation was not observed between PUFAs profile and severity of coronary stenosis. (unboundmedicine.com)
BET 2: Is ST elevation in aVR a sure sign of left main coronary artery stenosis? (bmj.com)

How well do physicians assess risk in non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients? (bmj.com)
Which patients with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina and NSTEMI) should receive anticoagulant therapy? (medscape.com)

In the current study, we studied hyperglycemia among patients with the coronary syndrome, excluding patients with known or latent diabetes mellitus, according to their HbA1c% at the time of coronary care unit admission. (omicsonline.org)

A second model for death due to major complications identified: cardiogenic shock/acute pulmonary edema (OR=4.57), reinfarction (OR=3.48), stroke (OR=21.56), major bleeding (OR=3.33), cardiopulmonary arrest (OR=40.27) and Killip functional class (OR=3.37). (scielo.br)
Mirghani HO, Mohammed OS, Alyoussuf AA (2015) Stress Hyperglycemia and its Relation to Acute Coronary Syndrome Complications. (omicsonline.org)
Stress hyperglycemia has been associated with increased acute coronary syndrome complications. (omicsonline.org)
No significant correlation was evident between hyperglycemia and acute coronary risk factors and complications. (omicsonline.org)
Long-term therapy in acute coronary syndrome survivors is targeted against recurrence and long-term complications (secondary prevention). (wikipedia.org)

Initial evaluation and management of suspected acute coronary syndrome (myocardial infarction, unstable angina) in the emergency room. (mayoclinic.org)
This chapter aims to provide the reader with an in-depth, evidence-based understanding of the principles behind the current understanding and management of acute coronary syndrome. (igi-global.com)
Clopidogrel has been extensively studied and has a class I recommendation (i.e., evidence or general agreement that treatment is useful and effective) for 1 year of treatment irrespective of invasive or conservative management of acute coronary syndrome. (cmaj.ca)
SUMMARY: Surveillance for and early recognition of thrombocytopenia, an appropriate differential diagnosis, and early institution of treatment are critically important in the management of patients with acute coronary syndromes. (biomedsearch.com)
Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes is designed to provide busy clinicians with a comprehensive guide to the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of these syndromes. (wiley.com)
Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes is the most up to date and comprehensive evidence-based guide to managing acute coronary syndromes, in a compact and usable format. (wiley.com)
This guideline offers best practice advice on the management of hyperglycaemia in all adults admitted to hospital for an acute coronary syndrome regardless of whether or not they have a diagnosis of diabetes. (nice.org.uk)
The understanding of their findings may help promote better planning and management of acute coronary syndrome care in public and private health services. (scielo.br)
The objective of this review is to define the role of antiplatelet drugs in the management of acute coronary syndrome, revisiting aspects that have been already consolidated and addressing current and still controversial topics on the subject. (scielo.br)
Acute coronary syndrome management is complicated because we don't have one-size-fits-all antithrombotic pathway because patients and conditions are different," said Dr. Lincoff, who served as moderator at the symposium, which was sponsored by the Medicines Company. (medpagetoday.com)
2015 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes in patients presenting without persistent ST-segment elevation: Task Force for the Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes in Patients Presenting without Persistent ST-Segment Elevation of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). (medscape.com)
ESC Guidelines for the management of acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting with ST-segment elevation. (medscape.com)
Basic principles of management are the same for all types of acute coronary syndrome. (wikipedia.org)

Massberg S, Schulz C, Gawaz M. Role of platelets in the pathophysiology of acute coronary syndrome. (springer.com)

Don't miss the "Updates in Acute Coronary Syndrome" session held during SHM's Annual Conference, Hospital Medicine 2018. (hospitalmedicine.org)
Patients admitted to the hospital for acute coronary syndrome were likely to have obstructive sleep apnea, according to preliminary findings presented at SLEEP 2018, the Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies. (healio.com)

2 Concurrently, advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis and consequences of acute coronary atherothrombosis have stimulated the development of new biomarkers and created the opportunity for an expanded role of multiple biomarkers, some old and others new, in the classification and individualization of treatment for ACS. (ahajournals.org)
The activation of coagulation mechanisms plays a central role in the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). (cochrane.org)

Thus, OCT has been applied for the assessment of culprit lesion morphologies in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). (hindawi.com)
Hence, until then, the presence of multiple lesions indicative of ruptured plaques does not necessarily imply that all the ruptured plaques had occurred at the time of the culprit lesion, nor does it prove that there is necessarily generalized plaque instability at the time of the patient's acute coronary syndrome. (ahajournals.org)
DENVER - Patients with acute MI complicated by cardiogenic shock demonstrated significantly higher 30-day survival rates with culprit lesion PCI versus multivessel PCI, according to a new study that challenges current guidelines. (cardiovascularbusiness.com)

It remains uncertain whether the sweeping changes in the treatment of acute coronary syndromes have had a substantial impact on the incidence of cardiogenic shock. (bmj.com)

New onset angina is also considered unstable angina, since it suggests a new problem in a coronary artery. (scirp.org)
The onset is usually abrupt, when an atheroma ulcerates and a clot forms, blocking a coronary artery. (pasadenastarnews.com)
Eligible patients were those who came to the emergency wards with suspected acute coronary syndrome within the first 24 hours of symptom onset, associated with compatible electrocardiographic alterations and/or altered necrosis biomarkers. (scielo.br)

To compare sensitivity and specificity of a CardioFlux based diagnostic algorithm versus standard of care assessment of potential acute coronary syndrome patients. (clinicaltrials.gov)
A formal protocol for urgent care center evaluation of potential acute coronary syndrome safely precluded emergency department visits among 84% of those eligible. (ajmc.com)

The protease-activated receptor 1 inhibitor vorapaxar offers the same benefits to older and younger patients with non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes, shows further analysis of the TRACER trial. (news-medical.net)
The term "acute coronary syndrome" encompasses a range of thrombotic coronary artery diseases, including unstable angina and both ST-segment elevation and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. (aafp.org)
In acute coronary syndrome, common electrocardiographic abnormalities include T-wave tenting or inversion, ST-segment elevation or depression (including J-point elevation in multiple leads), and pathologic Q waves. (aafp.org)
Acute coronary syndromes are categorized into unstable angina , non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarctions and ST segment elevation myocardial infarction . (healio.com)

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS), includes acute myocardial infarction and unstable angina, is common and may prove fatal. (nih.gov)
Unstable angina is an acute coronary syndrome and should be treated as a medical emergency. (clevelandclinic.org)
Senior Living: Acute Coronary Syndrome versus Stable Angina. (pasadenastarnews.com)
These figures account for the total number of deaths from angina and acute myocardial infarction (AMI), corresponding to 7.05% of total deaths in the year, or 24.67% of deaths from circulatory system diseases 1 . (scielo.br)
Angina and AMI are part of a spectrum of conditions known as acute coronary syndrome , or ACS. (dummies.com)
Generally, when the symptom is of less than 30 minutes,it is Unstable Angina(UA).When symptom is prolonged to more than 30 minutes the diagnosis is Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) classified under Acute Coronary Syndrome. (wikipedia.org)

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Coronary care medicine: it's not your father's CCU anymore. (1/1612)

Gender differences in management and outcome in non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome. (2/1612)

Association between plasma adiponectin levels and unstable coronary syndromes. (3/1612)

Pregnancy-associated plasma protein A and proform eosinophilic major basic protein in the detection of different types of coronary artery disease. (4/1612)

Effects of revascularization within 14 days of hospital admission due to acute coronary syndrome on 1-year mortality in patients with previous coronary artery bypass graft surgery. (5/1612)

Clinical use of clopidogrel in acute coronary syndrome. (6/1612)

64-Slice CT coronary angiography in patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome. (7/1612)

Relationship between circulating endothelial cells and the predicted risk of cardiovascular events in acute coronary syndromes. (8/1612)

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Syndrome

Angina, Unstable

Coronary Angiography

Myocardial Infarction

Coronary Vessels

Coronary Artery Disease

Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors

Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary

Coronary Disease

Acute Disease

Ticlopidine

Coronary Thrombosis

Chest Pain

Coronary Circulation

Biological Markers

Hemorrhage

Electrocardiography

Risk Factors

Treatment Outcome

Platelet Glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa Complex

Coronary Stenosis

Troponin T

Coronary Artery Bypass

Prospective Studies

Angina Pectoris

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Myocardial Revascularization

Troponin I

Risk Assessment

Myocardial Ischemia

Predictive Value of Tests

Time Factors

Purinergic P2Y Receptor Antagonists

Prognosis

Aspirin

Plaque, Atherosclerotic

Enoxaparin

Creatine Kinase, MB Form

Follow-Up Studies

Coronary Care Units

Anticoagulants

Ultrasonography, Interventional

C-Reactive Protein

Coronary Vasospasm

Heptanoic Acids

Troponin

Stents

Fibrinolytic Agents

Angina, Stable

Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Hospitalization

Thiophenes

Recurrence

Cardiovascular Agents

Rupture, Spontaneous

Retrospective Studies

Registries

Hirudins

Acetanilides

Coronary Aneurysm

Pyrroles

Hospital Mortality

Heparin

Coronary Restenosis

Thrombosis

Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

Kaplan-Meier Estimate

Severity of Illness Index

Multivariate Analysis

Angioscopy

Coronary Occlusion

Triage

Hirudin Therapy

Drug Therapy, Combination

Cardiac Catheterization

Double-Blind Method

Chi-Square Distribution

Creatine Kinase

Thrombolytic Therapy