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Routine blood studies employed in the work up of [[unstable angina]] / [[NSTEMI]] include: | Routine blood studies employed in the work up of [[unstable angina]] / [[NSTEMI]] include: | ||
* [[Complete blood count]] - to rule out [[anemia]], which is a potential secondary cause of [[UA]]/[[NSTEMI]] | * [[Complete blood count]] - to rule out [[anemia]], which is a potential secondary cause of [[UA]]/[[NSTEMI]]. | ||
* Electrolyte levels - especially [[potassium]] and [[magnesium]], whose levels if reduced can be a potential cause of [[ventricular arrhythmia]]s | * Electrolyte levels - especially [[potassium]] and [[magnesium]], whose levels if reduced can be a potential cause of [[ventricular arrhythmia]]s. | ||
* [[Serum creatinine]] levels - to determine the renal function if [[coronary revascularization]] procedure is considered or planned | * [[Serum creatinine]] levels - to determine the renal function if [[coronary revascularization]] procedure is considered or planned. | ||
* Acute-phase reactant proteins like [[interleukin 6]] and [[serum amyloid A]] - have a predictive value in assessing the risk of adverse outcomes in UA | * Acute-phase reactant proteins like [[interleukin 6]] and [[serum amyloid A]] - have a predictive value in assessing the risk of adverse outcomes in UA. | ||
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 18:10, 14 January 2013
Unstable angina / NSTEMI Microchapters |
Differentiating Unstable Angina/Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction from other Disorders |
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Risk Stratification Before Discharge for Patients With an Ischemia-Guided Strategy of NSTE-ACS |
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Overview
Laboratory findings for the diagnosis of unstable angina and NSTEMI include some baseline tests like complete blood count, electrolytes, serum creatinine and measurement of acute-phase proteins.
Blood Studies
Routine blood studies employed in the work up of unstable angina / NSTEMI include:
- Complete blood count - to rule out anemia, which is a potential secondary cause of UA/NSTEMI.
- Electrolyte levels - especially potassium and magnesium, whose levels if reduced can be a potential cause of ventricular arrhythmias.
- Serum creatinine levels - to determine the renal function if coronary revascularization procedure is considered or planned.
- Acute-phase reactant proteins like interleukin 6 and serum amyloid A - have a predictive value in assessing the risk of adverse outcomes in UA.