Non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction

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• Synonyms

  • NSTEMI
  • Non-Q-wave myocardial infarction
  • Non-Q wave MI
  • Subendocardial infarction

• Effects

  • Depressed ST segment
  • T-wave inversion

• Parents

  • Myocardial infarction

• Description

  • "Rx oxygen
  • aspirin
  • LMWH
  • IV nitrates while pain present
  • diamorphine
  • clopidogrel
  • IV then oral beta blocker
  • ACEi
  • high-dose statin. IV then subcutaneous insulin if diabetic."