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Endothelial dysfunction
From first decade From third decade From fourth decade
Smooth muscle Thrombosis,
Growth mainly by lipid accumulation and collagen haematoma
Thrombus Formation
Old
Terminology: UA NQMI STE-MI
Dynamic MVO2
Obstruction
Inflammation/
Infection
Mechanical
Thrombosis
Obstruction
Dynamic MVO2
Obstruction
Inflammation/
Infection
Braunwald, Circulation 98:2219, 1998
Algorithm for Initial Assessment and Evaluation
of the Patient with Acute Chest Pain
Within 10 minutes
NO YES
Neg: nonischemic
+ UA/NSTEMI confirmed ADMIT
discomfort;low-risk UA/NSTEMI
Outpatient follow-up
Initial General Therapy for ACS
Oxygen
- Administer oxygen to all patients with overt pulmonary
congestion or arterial oxygen saturation 90% (Class I)
Aspirin
- Single chewed dose of aspirin (160 to 325 mg)
out-of-hospitalor ED setting for patients with
suspected ACS (Class I)
Nitroglycerin (or Glyceryl Trinitrate) (Class I)
• Ongoing ischemic chest discomfort
● Management of hypertension
● Management of pulmonary congestion
Morphine Sulfate
- 2 to 4 mg IV dose, and give additional doses of
- 2 to 8 mg IV at 5 to 15 minute intervals.
MEDICATIONS AT HOSPITAL DISCHARGE
Class I
1. Aspirin 75 to 325 mg/d
2. Clopidogrel 75 mg/qd for patients with
contraindication to ASA
3. -Blocker
4. Lipid-lowering agent and diet in patients with
LDL cholesterol >130 mg/dL
5. Lipid-lowering agent if LDL cholesterol level
after diet is > 100 mg/dL
6. ACEI for patients with CHF, LV dysfunction
(EF<0.40) hypertension, or diabetes
The Management of Patients with
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Initial Assessment
and Evaluation
Emergency Department Algorithms/Protocol
for Patients with Symptoms and Signs of AMI
Onset of
symptoms
AMI
patient?
Electrocardiogram
Carries diagnostic and prognostic value
Especially valuable if captured during pain
ST-segment depression or transient ST-segment
elevation are primary ECG markers of UA/NSTEMI
75% of patients with + CK-MB do not develop Q waves
Differentiation between UA and NSTEMI relies upon
positive biomarkers
Inverted T-waves suggestive of ischemia, particularly
with good chest pain story
Time course of Serum Protein Markers
MB2/MB1
Myoglobin
0 4 8 16 24 36 48
Hour post-AMI
Serum Cardiac Markers
15 12.4
10 7.3
4.4
5 1.6 2.2
0.8
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 >8
Risk Score :
%at risk : 12% 22% 16% 16% 14% 9% 6% 3% 2% 1%
Morrow.Circ 2000;102:2031-2037
Assessment of Reperfusion Options for
Patients With STEMI
Step 1: Assess Time and Risk
■ Time since onset of symptoms
■ Risk of STEMI
■ Risk of fibrinolysis
■ Time required for transport to a skilled PCI
laboratory
Step 2: Determine Whether Fibrinolysis or an
Invasive Strategy Is Preferred
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Acute Posterior Wall MI
AMI in the Presence of LBBB
Options for Transport of Patients With
STEMI and Initial Reperfusion Treatment
Hospital fibrinolysis:
Door-to-Needle
within 30 min.
Not PCI
capable
Golden Hour = first 60 min. Total ischemic time: within 120 min.
Antman EM, et al. J Am Coll Cardiol 2008. Published ahead of print on December 10, 2007.
Assessment of Reperfusion Options for
Patients With STEMI
Step 1: Assess Time and Risk
● Time since onset of symptoms
● Risk of STEMI
● Risk of fibrinolysis
● Time required for transport to a skilled PCI
laboratory
Step 2: Determine Whether Fibrinolysis or an
Invasive Strategy Is Preferred
Initial Management
Management of Patients with ST
Elevation
ST elevation
Aspirin
Beta-blocker
12 h > 12 h
No Yes
Primary
Fibrinolytic therapy PTCA or CABG
Consider
Reperfusion
Other medical therapy: Therapy
ACE inhibitors
? Nitrates
Anticoagulants
Hospital Management
Sample Admitting Orders
Condition Serious
IV NS or D5W to keep vein open
Vital signs q 1/2 hr until stable, the q 4 hrs and p.r.n.
Notify if HR <60 or >110; BP <90 or >150;
RR <8 or >22. Pulse oximetry x 24 hrs
Activity Bed rest with bedside commode and progress as
tolerated after approximately 12 hrs
Diet NPO until pain free, then clear liquids. Progress to
a heart-healthy diet
Medications Nasal O2 2L/min x 3 hrs
Enteric-coated aspirin daily (165 mg)
Stool softener daily
Beta-adrenoreceptor blockers ?
Consider need for nalgesics, nitroglycerin, anxiolytic
The Management of Patients with
Acute Myocardial Infarction
MI Management
Summary
Initial Management in ED
• Initial evaluation with 12-lead ECG in < 10 minutes
– targeted history (for AMI inclusion, thrombolysis
exclusion)
– vital signs, focused examination
• Continual ECG, automated BP, HR monitoring
• IV access
• Draw blood for serum cardiac markers, electrolytes,
magnesium, hematology,
lipid profile panel
Initial Management in ED
• Aspirin165-325 mg (chew and swallow)
• Sublingual NTG unless SBP <90 or HR <50 or >100:
test for prinzmetal’s angina, reversible spasm, anti-ischemic,
antihypertensive effects
• O2 by nasal prolongs, first 2-3 h in all; continue if PaO2 <90%
• Analgesia: small doses of morphine (2-4 mg) as needed
• Fibrinolysis or PCI if ST elevation > 1mV or LBBB
(Goal: door-needle < 30 min or door-dilatation < 60-90 min)
MI Management in 1st 24 Hours
• Limited activity for 12 hours, monitor 24
hours
• No prophylactic antiarrhythmics
• IV heparin if: a) large anterior MI; b) PTCA; c)
LV thrombus; or d) alteplase/reteplase use
(for ~48 hours)
• SQ heparin for all other MI (7,500 u b.I.d.)
• Aspirin indefinitely
• IV NTG for 24-48 hrs if no / HR or BP
• IV beta-blocker if no contraindications
• ACE inhibitor in all MI if no hypotension
In-Hospital Management
• Aspirin indefinitely
• Beta-blocker indifinitely
• ACE inhibitor (DC at ~6 wks if no LV dysfunction)
• If spontaneous or provoked ischemia - elective
cath
• Suspected pericarditis - ASA 650 mg q 4-6 hrs
• CHF - ACE inhibitor and diuretic as needed
• Shock - consider intra-aortic balloon pump + cath
with PCI or CABG
• RV MI - fluids (NS) + inotropics if hypotensive
Clinical Indications of High Risk At Predischarge
Present Absent Absent
Reversible No Reversible
Ischemia Ischemia Strenuous Leisure Activity or Occupation
Markedly Mildly
Negative
Abnormal Abnormal
Cardiac
Catheterization Exercise Imaging Study
Reversible No Reversible
Ischemia Ischemia
Medical Treatment