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'''For a full discussion of the differential diagnosis of [[chest pain]] click [[chest pain|here]]''' | '''For a full discussion of the differential diagnosis of [[chest pain]], click [[chest pain|here]].'''<br> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Stable angina must be differentiated from unstable angina and [[acute coronary syndromes]]. If the pattern of angina is stable, this is termed chronic stable angina. If the magnitude, threshold or frequency of [[chest pain]] accelerates, this is termed an [[acute coronary syndrome]]. | Stable angina must be differentiated from unstable angina and [[acute coronary syndromes]]. If the pattern of angina is stable, this is termed chronic stable angina. If the magnitude, threshold or frequency of [[chest pain]] accelerates, this is termed an [[acute coronary syndrome]]. | ||
==Differentiating | ==Differentiating Chronic Stable Angina from Urgent Conditions== | ||
*Angina pectoris is a sign of [[coronary heart disease]]. If chronic chest discomfort occurs it is termed chronic [[stable angina]] | *Angina pectoris is a sign of [[coronary heart disease]]. If chronic chest discomfort occurs it is termed chronic [[stable angina]]. | ||
*If the chest discomfort occurs at rest or in an accelerating pattern this is called an [[acute coronary syndrome]]. An acute coronary syndrome is characterized by the following: | *If the chest discomfort occurs at rest or in an accelerating pattern this is called an [[acute coronary syndrome]]. An acute coronary syndrome is characterized by the following: | ||
:*The chest pain lasts at least 10 minutes at rest, or | :*The chest pain lasts at least 10 minutes at rest, or | ||
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:*An accelerating pattern of ischemic discomfort (episodes that are more frequent, severe, longer in duration, and precipitated by minimal exertion). | :*An accelerating pattern of ischemic discomfort (episodes that are more frequent, severe, longer in duration, and precipitated by minimal exertion). | ||
*The presence of an [[acute coronary syndrome]] requires urgent evaluation and treatment and can present as either: | *The presence of an [[acute coronary syndrome]] requires urgent evaluation and treatment and can present as either: | ||
:* | :*[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction|Unstable angina]]: An open artery with insufficient blood flow to the heart but without irreversible damage present. | ||
:* | :*[[Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction|Non ST elevation MI]]: An open or closed artery with insufficient blood flow to the heart with irreversible damage present. | ||
:* | :*[[ST elevation myocardial infarction|ST elevation MI]]: A closed artery with insufficient blood flow to the heart and irreversible damage present. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:41, 7 March 2019
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
For a full discussion of the differential diagnosis of chest pain, click here.
Overview
Stable angina must be differentiated from unstable angina and acute coronary syndromes. If the pattern of angina is stable, this is termed chronic stable angina. If the magnitude, threshold or frequency of chest pain accelerates, this is termed an acute coronary syndrome.
Differentiating Chronic Stable Angina from Urgent Conditions
- Angina pectoris is a sign of coronary heart disease. If chronic chest discomfort occurs it is termed chronic stable angina.
- If the chest discomfort occurs at rest or in an accelerating pattern this is called an acute coronary syndrome. An acute coronary syndrome is characterized by the following:
- The chest pain lasts at least 10 minutes at rest, or
- There are repeated episodes at rest lasting ≥5 minutes, or
- An accelerating pattern of ischemic discomfort (episodes that are more frequent, severe, longer in duration, and precipitated by minimal exertion).
- The presence of an acute coronary syndrome requires urgent evaluation and treatment and can present as either:
- Unstable angina: An open artery with insufficient blood flow to the heart but without irreversible damage present.
- Non ST elevation MI: An open or closed artery with insufficient blood flow to the heart with irreversible damage present.
- ST elevation MI: A closed artery with insufficient blood flow to the heart and irreversible damage present.