Percutaneous coronary intervention in non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome

Coronary heart disease is the single most common cause of death in the UK and in Europe, although death rates are declining in most European countries. Hospital mortality rates between non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome and ST-elevation myocardial infarction are compared, with an examination of the pathophysiology, clinical syndromes, and trials of conservative versus early invasive strategy throughout the chapter. Finally, special subgroups are considered, including those with anaemia and diabetes mellitus.