Original Article

Management of Cocaine-Induced Myocardial Infarction: 4-Year Experience at an Urban Medical Center

Objectives: In 2008, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released guidelines for the management of cocaine-induced myocardial infarction (CIMI). We hypothesized that CIMI patients are likely to receive less invasive and more conservative management than patients with MI without history of cocaine use. Methods: We conducted…

Posted in: cocaine 5 disparities 16 myocardial infarction 15 non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction 2

Review Article

Non-ST Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Comprehensive Review

As the non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTEACS) include unstable angina pectoris (UAP) and the non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), acute diagnosis and risk stratification can often prove challenging. This review will cover guidelines and strategies for risk assessment, contemporary approaches to acute patient management as well as…

Posted in: acute coronary syndromes 3 management 10 non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction 2 risk stratification 4
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