[Acute coronary syndrome. A diffuse diagnosis].

Der Internist
F Post, T Münzel

Abstract

Acute coronary syndrome is one of the most common reasons for a presentation in an emergency room. The biggest component of the overall mortality in adults is acute coronary syndrome or in this context its complications. The term "acute coronary syndrome" comprises on one hand 3 entities--unstable angina pectoris, Non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction and ST-elevation myocardial infarction. On the other hand particularly in emergency medicine the term is used as a working diagnosis for patients with unclear, acute chest pain. Although the underlying disease has not changed, especially with the introduction of troponins and the changes of their reference values the concept and importance of acute myocardial infarction has changed. This article emphasises on the current nomenclature and its importance for the adequate diagnosis and treatment are explained.

References

Oct 27, 1988·The New England Journal of Medicine·P ThérouxP deGuise
Jan 1, 1986·Medical Decision Making : an International Journal of the Society for Medical Decision Making·W M TierneyF K Anderson
Jun 23, 2001·The New England Journal of Medicine·C P CannonUNKNOWN TACTICS (Treat Angina with Aggrastat and Determine Cost of Therapy with an Invasive or Conservative Strategy)--Thrombolysis
Aug 25, 2001·Lancet·S R MehtaUNKNOWN Clopidogrel in Unstable angina to prevent Recurrent Events trial (CURE) Investigators
Oct 5, 2001·Nature·A J Fosang, P J Smith
Mar 11, 2005·The New England Journal of Medicine·Marc S SabatineUNKNOWN CLARITY-TIMI 28 Investigators
Aug 22, 2006·Lancet·Mark Garton
Oct 3, 2006·Journal of the American College of Cardiology·Anthony A BavryArman T Askari
Jan 26, 2007·Emergency Medicine Journal : EMJ·Elizabeth CrossSteve Goodacre
Apr 26, 2007·JAMA : the Journal of the American Medical Association·David A MorrowUNKNOWN MERLIN-TIMI 36 Trial Investigators
Jun 16, 2007·European Heart Journal·Jean-Pierre BassandWilliam Wijns
Oct 24, 2007·Circulation·Kristian ThygesenNawwar Al-Attar
Aug 30, 2008·Clinical Research in Cardiology : Official Journal of the German Cardiac Society·Sigmund SilberGerd Heusch
Jan 28, 2009·Circulation·Donald Lloyd-JonesUNKNOWN American Heart Association Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Subcommittee
May 22, 2009·The New England Journal of Medicine·Shamir R MehtaUNKNOWN TIMACS Investigators
Aug 28, 2009·The New England Journal of Medicine·Till KellerStefan Blankenberg
Nov 28, 2009·Journal of the American College of Cardiology·Peter LibbyUNKNOWN Leducq Transatlantic Network on Atherothrombosis

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Oct 19, 2016·International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care·Axel C MühlbacherAnika Kaczynski

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.