How do you explain NSTEMI?

A Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction is a type of heart attack, often referred to as NSTEMI or a non-STEMI. In medical terminology, a heart attack is a myocardial infarction. An NSTEMI is a less severe form of heart attack than the STEMI because it inflicts less damage to the heart.

Is a NSTEMI considered an acute MI?

Acute MI includes both non ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

How do you classify NSTEMI?

NSTE-ACS is classified as Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (Non-STEMI, or simply NSTEMI) if troponin levels are elevated. If cardiac troponin levels are normal, the condition is classified as unstable angina pectoris, which thus can be viewed as an impending myocardial infarction (Figures 1 & 2).

What is the difference between ACS and NSTEMI?

The term acute coronary syndrome (ACS) refers to any group of clinical symptoms compatible with acute myocardial ischemia and covers the spectrum of clinical conditions ranging from unstable angina (UA) to non—ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) to ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

How is NSTEMI treated?

Drug treatment is used for those who are low risk who’ve had an NSTEMI. Medications that may be given include anticoagulants, antiplatelets, beta-blockers, nitrates, statins, angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).

How do you manage an NSTEMI?

Unfractionated heparin with bolus dosing and a continuous infusion is commonly used, with most institutions having protocols available. Other strategies may include the use of enoxaparin, bivalirudin, fondaparinux, and dual antiplatelet therapies. Fibrinolytic therapies should not be used in NSTEMI.

What causes a NSTEMI?

The etiology of NSTEMI varies as there are several potential causes. These include tobacco abuse, lack of physical activity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and family history.

What causes NSTEMI?