Condition Points Total score Stroke risk/year (%) C Congestive heart failure (or left ventricular ejection fraction ≤ 35%) 1 0 0 H Hypertension: blood pressure consistently above 140/90 mmHg…
BMS (a) Stainless steel (b) Non-stainless steel, cobalt-, or platinum-chrome alloy DES Early generation (a) Durable polymer: sirolimus, paclitaxel eluting New generation (a) Durable polymer: zotarolimus, everolimus eluting (b) Biodegradable…
CKD stage Description GFR (ml/min per 1.73 m2) 1 Kidney damage with normal or increased GFR ≥90 2 Kidney damage with mild decreased GFR 60–89 3 Moderate decreased GFR 30–59…
BMS (a) Stainless steel (b) Non-stainless steel, cobalt- or platinum-chrome alloy DES Early generation (a) Durable polymer: sirolimus- and paclitaxel-eluting New generation (a) Durable polymer: zotarolimus- and everolimus-eluting (b) Biodegradable…
BMS (a) Stainless steel (b) Non-stainless steel, cobalt- or platinum-chrome alloy DES Early generation (a) Durable polymer: sirolimus, paclitaxel eluting New generation (a) Durable polymer: zotarolimus, everolimus eluting (b) Biodegradable…
CKD stage Description GFR (ml/min per 1.73 m2) 1 Kidney damage with normal or increased GFR ≥90 2 Kidney damage with mild decreased GFR 60–89 3 Moderate decreased GFR 30–59…
CKD stage Description GFR (ml/min per 1.73 m2) 1 Kidney damage with normal or increased GFR ≥90 2 Kidney damage with mild decreased GFR 60–89 3 Moderate decreased GFR 30–59…
Fig. 3.1 Electrocardiogram (ECG) on admission 3.2 Periprocedural Issues Indication for and timing of CORO/PCI in patients with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) are driven by the risk of adverse…
Fig. 7.1 Electrocardiogram (ECG) on admission 7.2 Early Management Issues In the acute phase of NSTE-ACS, anti-ischemic drugs should immediately be given for both chest pain and ischemia relief. Accordingly,…
Fig. 5.1 Twelve-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) at presentation 5.2 Periprocedural Issues Primary PCI coupled with adjuvant antithrombotic therapy is the current standard of care for patients presenting with STEMI (Fig. 5.2)…
