Unstable angina non ST elevation myocardial infarction echocardiogram: Difference between revisions
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Left ventricular function and wall motion abnormalities can be assessed promptly using an echocardiogram. It can also be used to exclude other possible causes of like [[aortic stenosis]] and [[hypertrophic cardiomyopathy]]. Valvular or mechanical complications from [[MI]] warrant an immediate transesophageal echocardiography. | Left ventricular function and wall motion abnormalities can be assessed promptly using an echocardiogram. It can also be used to exclude other possible causes of like [[aortic stenosis]] and [[hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy]]. Valvular or mechanical complications from [[MI]] warrant an immediate transesophageal echocardiography. | ||
==Echocardiography== | ==Echocardiography== | ||
Revision as of 05:15, 19 November 2012
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Unstable angina / NSTEMI Microchapters |
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Differentiating Unstable Angina/Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction from other Disorders |
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Special Groups |
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Diagnosis |
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Laboratory Findings |
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Treatment |
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Antitplatelet Therapy |
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Additional Management Considerations for Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Therapy |
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Risk Stratification Before Discharge for Patients With an Ischemia-Guided Strategy of NSTE-ACS |
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Mechanical Reperfusion |
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Discharge Care |
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Overview
Left ventricular function and wall motion abnormalities can be assessed promptly using an echocardiogram. It can also be used to exclude other possible causes of like aortic stenosis and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Valvular or mechanical complications from MI warrant an immediate transesophageal echocardiography.
Echocardiography
Segmental wall motion abnormalities can occur within minutes of coronary artery occlusion and can be useful in establishing that the pain is of cardiac origin and in determining the myocardial territory that is at risk.
Below is a video which shows reduced wall motion in mid anterio-septal region which could be due to occlusion in left anterior descending artery or its branches. {{#ev:youtube|QTAK_5tA4dw}}