Non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes. Issue 2 (March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Moore, Cathy
• Is Part Of: Nursing ... critical care. Volume 10:Issue 2(2015:Mar.)
• Publication Date: 2015-03
• Subjects: Intensive care nursing -- Periodicals; Intensive care nursing -- United States -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; 616.028
• DOI: 10.1097/01.CCN.0000461174.92690.60
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1558-447X

Abstract

Abstract : Coronary artery disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with 1 in 6 deaths occurring in the USA. Non-ST-elevated MI has a 50% pre-hospitalization mortality rate. Clinical presentations of a MI include: prolonged chest pain or pressure, nausea and/or vomiting, diaphoresis, pallor and anxiety. Some patients are at higher risk for a typical presentations, including: older adults, women, and patients with diabetes.