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72. Definite ACS Possible ACS (–) ECG; Normal biomarkers Observe; repeat ECG, markers at 4-8 hrs No recurrent pain; (–) follow-up studies Recurrent pain; (+) follow-up studies Stress test; LV function if ischemia (–) test: outpt follow-up (+) test Admit, Use Acute Ischemia Pathway ST Use MI Guidelines No ST ST-T ’s, chest pain, markers Symptoms Suggestive of ACS
73. Emergency Room Triage of Patients with Acute Chest Pain by Means of Rapid Testing for Cardiac Troponin T or Troponin I Christian W. Hamm, M.D., Britta U. Goldmann, M.D., Christopher Heeschen, M.D., Georg Kreymann, M.D., Jürgen Berger, Ph.D., and Thomas Meinertz, M.D. NEJM,Volume 337:1648-1653, Number 23 December 4, 1997 773 consecutive patients who had had acute chest pain for less than 12 hours without ST-segment elevation on their electrocardiograms, troponin T and troponin I status (positive or negative) was determined at least twice by sensitive, qualitative bedside tests based on the use of specific monoclonal antibodies.
74. Conclusions Bedside tests for cardiac-specific troponins are highly sensitive for the early detection of myocardial-cell injury in acute coronary syndromes. Negative test results are associated with low risk and allow rapid and safe discharge of patients with an episode of acute chest pain from the emergency room. 70 =22 % 44 =94 % 123 =16 % Tn.T +VE 114 =36 % 47 =100% 171 =22% Tn.I +VE 315 47 773 NO. UNSTABLE ANGINA MI.PATIENTS TOTAL PATIENTS
75. Missed Diagnoses of Acute Cardiac Ischemia in the Emergency Department. Pope ET AL. Volume 342:1163-1170, Number 16, NEJM April 20, 2000
76. Missed Diagnoses of Acute Cardiac Ischemia in the Emergency Department. Pope ET AL. Volume 342:1163-1170, Number 16, NEJM April 20, 2000 55 NON CARDIAC 21 NON ISCH.CARDIAC 6 STABLE ANGINA 9 UNSTABLE ANGINA 8 MI 17 ACUTE CARDIAC ISCH. % FROM TOTAL TOTAL NO.=10,689
77. 2.3% 22 966 UNSTABLE ANGINA 2.1% 19 889 ACUTE MI % OF TOTAL DISCHARGE FROM ED NO.
78. It appears that the incidence of missed diagnoses of acute cardiac ischemia in the emergency department may be reduced by: 1- Interpreting the electrocardiogram more accurately. 2- Addressing clinical factors or preconceptions that obscure the recognition of acute myocardial infarction and unstable angina in women and nonwhite patients. 3- Considering the possibility that acute cardiac ischemia may be present in patients with chief symptoms other than chest pain. 4- Assessing recent changes in the clinical course of angina more carefully.
In-stent restenosis is a proliferative disease disorder that leads to the phenomenon of late loss. In stetnting, a late loss of between .00 and 1 mm usually occurs. This leads to a significant reduction of luminal area of a stent. Late loss can result in up to a 56% reduction in the cross-sectional area in the average 3 mm vessel. In smaller vessels, the area obstruction is more severe with late loss contributing up to a 75% reduction in cross sectional area.
Algorithms can be used to detail the appropriate therapies in practice. The guidelines use the same basic algorithm. The process is very dynamic and all aspects need to be considered. Evaluate the patient Determine if the patient has ACS or possible ACS Interpret the ECG and bio-markers Observe the patient Repeat measurements Some patients may present as troponin negative but over time become troponin positive without any other symptoms.