Two masks of the same syndrome: Wellens syndrome
Early reperfusion therapy is a gold standard strategy in the management of patients with acute ST-segment elevation coronary syndrome (STEMI-ACS), as elevation on the electrocardiogram…
Category: Acute coronary syndrome
Section Acute coronary syndrome is presented by thematic posts on nosology, peculiarities of diagnosis and treatment. Included in the Cardiology section of the “Global electronic database of clinical case scenarios “ClinCaseQuest”” knowledge base.
Modified Sgarbossa’s Criteria for MI in Left Bundle Branch Block
Modified Sgarbossa’s Criteria for MI in Left Bundle Branch Block Concordant ST elevation > 1mm in leads with a positive QRS complex: No Yes Concordant…
Sgarbossa’s Criteria for MI in Left Bundle Branch Block
Criteria to diagnose acute MI in patients with prior LBBB. Concordant ST elevation > 1mm in leads with a positive QRS complex: No Yes Concordant…
TIMI Risk Score for STEMI
TIMI Risk Score for STEMI estimates mortality in patients with STEMI Myocardial Infarction. Age, years: <65 65-74 ≥75 Diabetes, Hypertension or Angina: No Yes Systolic…
GRACE ACS Risk and Mortality Calculator
Estimates admission-6 month mortality for patients with acute coronary syndrome on the GRACE scale (Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events). Patients with known STEMI or…
PRECISE-DAPT, DAPT on-line calculator
Dual antiplatelet therapy duration PRECISE-DAPT Scale DAPT Scale Time of use During coronary stenting After 12 months DAPT in the absence of cardiovascular events…