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Title: | Acute management of unstable angina and non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction |
Authors: | SILVA, Fernando Morita Fernandes; PESARO, Antonio Eduardo Pereira; FRANKEN, Marcelo; WAJNGARTEN, Mauricio |
Citation: | EINSTEIN-SAO PAULO, v.13, n.3, p.454-461, 2015 |
Abstract: | Non-ST segment elevation coronary syndrome usually results from instability of an atherosclerotic plaque, with subsequent activation of platelets and several coagulation factors. Its treatment aims to reduce the ischemic pain, limiting myocardial damage and decreasing mortality. Several antiplatelet and anticoagulation agents have been proven useful, and new drugs have been added to the therapeutic armamentarium in the search for higher anti-ischemic efficacy and lower bleeding rates. Despite the advances, the mortality, infarction and readmission rates remain high. A síndrome coronária sem supradesnivelamento do ST geralmente resulta da instabilização de uma placa aterosclerótica, com subsequente ativação plaquetária e de diversos fatores de coagulação. O tratamento visa aliviar a dor isquêmica, limitar o dano miocárdico e diminuir a mortalidade. Diversos agentes antiagregantes e anticoagulantes provaram sua utilidade, e novas drogas passaram a compor o arsenal terapêutico, buscando maior eficácia anti-isquêmica e menores índices de sangramento. Apesar dos avanços, as taxas de mortalidade, infarto e reinternação ainda permanecem elevadas. |
Appears in Collections: | Artigos e Materiais de Revistas Científicas - HC/InCor Artigos e Materiais de Revistas Científicas - ODS/03 |
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