Short- and long-term risk stratification in acute coronary syndromes: The added value of quantitative ST-segment depression and multiple biomarkers

2007 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-227
Author(s):  
Ashley Mull
Keyword(s):  
Risk Stratification ◽  
Acute Coronary Syndromes ◽  
Added Value ◽  
St Segment ◽  
Multiple Biomarkers ◽  
Coronary Syndromes ◽  
Short And Long Term

scholarly journals Short- and Long-Term Risk Stratification in Acute Coronary Syndromes

2006 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 939-947 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia M. Westerhout ◽  
Yuling Fu ◽  
Michael S. Lauer ◽  
Stefan James ◽  
Paul W. Armstrong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Stratification ◽  
Acute Coronary Syndromes ◽  
Coronary Syndromes ◽  
Short And Long Term

Non–ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-124
Author(s):  
Susan D. Housholder-Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Critical Role ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Recommended Care ◽  
St Segment Elevation ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
St Segment ◽  
Coronary Syndromes ◽  
Pharmacologic Management ◽  
Short And Long Term

Of the nearly 1.4 million hospitalizations for acute coronary syndromes in 2006, approximately two-thirds were for unstable angina (UA) or non–ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Given the high risk for in-hospital ischemic events and late mortality in patients with UA/NSTEMI, it is critical to accurately and rapidly diagnose these patients, stratify their level of risk, and provide appropriate pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment that maximizes anti-ischemic benefit and minimizes risk of bleeding. Appropriate in-hospital care following intervention is critical for optimizing both short- and long-term outcomes. However, evidence suggests that up to 26% of opportunities to provide guidelines-recommended care are missed. Nurses can play a critical role in ensuring that patients receive guidelines-based care. This review examines the most recent recommendations for the diagnosis and pharmacologic management of patients with UA/NSTEMI and discusses ways in which nursing staff can contribute to minimizing patient risk and optimizing patient benefit.

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