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. 9.1 Coronary angiography of the left coronary artery (AP view cranial) showing high-grade stenosis of the left anterior descending (LAD). AP antero-posterior Table 9.1 CHA2DS2-VASc score and associated risk…
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. 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,…
