Abstract:Several different classifi cations of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) exist, and most of them are based on the electrocardiogram (ECG). Based on differences in pathophysiology, treatment, and outcome, ACS are classifi ed as ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST-elevation MI, and unstable angina. STEMI is the most urgent subtype of ACS, because it is believed to refl ect acute ongoing transmural myocardial ischemia caused by acute coronary occlusion. Based on changes in the different parts of the EC… Show more
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