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Angina
Angina
wave MI
Non ST
Elevation ACS
Q wave
MI
ST Elevation
MI
ECG - ST
ECG - ST
CK-MB
Troponin
CRP
Cannon CP. 1999
569 M for
ST-segment elevation MI
(ST MI)2
- Cardiac enzymes
+ Cardiac enzymes
1,048 M for
unstable angina
(UA)2
302 M for
non-Q-wave MI
(NQMI)2
Unstable Angina
progressive angina
Transient ST-segment depression on the
electrocardiogram (ECG)
Without evidence of myocardial infarction
by CK, CK-MB, or Troponin
Non Q-Wave MI
progressive angina
Transient or persistent ST-segment
depression on the electrocardiogram
(ECG)
With evidence of myocardial infarction by
CK, CK-MB, or Troponin
Unstable Angina/NQWMI
% 8%
Cumulative
mortality
at 6 months 6%
ST MI
with
fibrinolytics
4%
T-wave
inversion
2%
0%
0
30
60
90
120
150
180
Unstable Angina/NQWMI:
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology of UA/NQMI
68%
MI
Patients 40
(%)
20
0
<50%
18%
14%
50%70%
>70%
% Stenosis
Unstable Angina
Clinical Presentation
Angina
Canadian Cardiovascular Classification
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV
Prolonged exertion
Walking >2 blocks
Walking >1 block
Minimal or rest
Unstable Angina/NQWMI
Initial Evaluation
by telephone
Careful clinical history
Physical examination
Assessment of likelihood of coronary
artery disease
Assessment of risk of adverse outcomes
History
Physical
ECG ( serial ECGs if indicated )
CK-MB, Troponin
Associated Symptoms in
Unstable Angina/NQWMI
Dyspnea
Diaphoresis
Weakness
Nausea
Vomiting
Feeling of impending doom
Angina
Myocardial Infarction
Aortic valve disease
Hypertrophic or congestive cardiomyopathy
Aortic dissection
Pericarditis
Mitral valve prolapse
Noncardiovascular Causes of
Chest Pain
Physical Examinaton
JVD, rales,
edema
May have S4
May have murmur of mitral regurgitation
from papillary muscle dysfunction
Electrocardiogram
Coronary Markers
CK-MB Levels
mortality
Increased risk begins with CK-MB
elevations just above normal levels
JAMA 2000;283:347-353
without ST elevation
Testing on arrival and six hours after onset of pain
Event rates in patients with negative tests were
1.1% for Troponin T and 0.3% for Troponin I
NEJM 1997;337:1648-53
TIMI 11B
Results
cTnI SUBSTUDY
30
25
22.4
P = 0.0008
20
15
10
5
14
P = 0.005
P = 0.04
4.2
1.3
7.9
8.5
5.5
2.5
Death
MI
UR
D/MI/UR
E s t im a t e R is k o f
D e a th o r M I
Likelihood of CAD
presentation
Angina with increased frequency, severity,
and/or duration
New onset of prolonged rest angina
Recurrent angina after a recent MI
Unstable Angina
Outpatient Care
Unstable Angina
Outpatient Care
Medical Management
Aspirin 80-324 mg/day
Ticlodipine 250 mg bid or Clopidogrel mg
qd ( patients unable to take Aspirin )
Sublingual NTG prn
Oral beta blockers and/or long-acting
topical or oral nitrates
Beta-blocker
Nitrates
Aspirin
2b3a Inhibitors
Heparin
Beta Blockers
myocardial ischemia
Decrease development of refractory angina
Decrease mortality and incidence of
myocardial infarction
Intravenous forms recommended in unstable
situations
Beta Blockers
Beta Blockers:
Contraindications
Acute bronchospasm
History of severe COPD or severe asthma
Significant bradycardia ( < 60 )
Significant hypotension ( SBP < 90 )
Overt CHF
Nitrates
myocardial ischemia
Decrease development of refractory angina
No reduction in mortality or incidence of
myocardial infarction
Intravenous forms recommended in
unstable situations
Tolerance may develop quickly
Unstable Angina
Calcium Channel Blockers
Anti-Platelet/Anti-Thrombin Therapy
Aspirin--Platelet Inhibition
ESSENCE2
30 Days
FRISC3
40 Days
% death or
MI
15.7%
11.9%
8.8%
7.7%
8.0%
9.1%
(n=744)
(n=1,564)
(n=755)
(n=3,994) (n=797)
(n=4,739)
4. GUSTO IIb Investigators. N Engl J Med. 1996; 335: 775-782.
1. The TIMI IIIb investigators. Circulation. 1994; 89 (4): 1545-1556.
2. Cohen M et al. N Engl J Med. 1997; 337 (7): 447-452.
3. FRISC study group. Lancet. 1996; 347: 561-568.
324 mg/day
Clopidogrel 75 mg po if Aspirin intolerant
or already on aspirin
2b3a Inhibitors
Small Molecular Weight Compounds
Tirofiban
(Aggrastat)
Eptifibatide
(Integrilin)
No binding to 2b/3a
receptor (competative
inhibitor)
High plasma
concentration
Short half life
2b3a Inhibitors
Large Molecular Weight Compounds
Abciximab
(Reopro)
receptor directly
Low plasma
concentration
Long half life
Positive troponin
Marked ST segment depression
Status-post recent MI
Currently on Aspirin
Heparin
ischemic episodes
Reduction in MI
Reduction in MI/mortality when combined
with Aspirin
Potential to reduce complications and
improve survival in PTCA
Unstable Angina
Heparin vs. ASA
Unstable Angina
Heparin
Unstable Angina
Low Molecular Weight Heparin
heparin
Eight day death/cardiac event rate on
enoxaparin 18.1%
Eight day death/cardiac event rate on
heparin 20.2%
ACC Meeting Mar/99
Review of 12 trials
No convincing diffeerence in effectiveness
between the two drugs.
Lancet 2000(Jun);355;1936-42.
Thrombolytics
management
Noninvasive testing
Cardiac catheterization
Myocardial revascularization
Invasive vs. noninvasive approach
Hospital discharge
Progression to Non-Intensive
Medical Management
patients
Reassess heparin use
Continue Aspirin and oral antianginal
agents
Non-Invasive Testing
Goals
in therapy
Determine exercise limitations
Baseline ECG
Continuous ECG monitoring/telemetry
Exercise testing
Myocardial imaging
Baseline ECG
Exercise Testing
information
Large disparities in event rates, clinical
classification, and documentation of CAD
Patients with a negative test also appear to
have a high incidence of adverse events
Exercise Testing
Testing Modalities
Cardiac Catheterization
Goal of cardiac catheterization in patients
with acute coronary syndromes
Provide detailed structural information
Assess prognosis
Select an appropriate long, or short-term
management strategy
Interventional Therapy
multi-vessel disease
Wide variation in apparent need for
intervention
Most effective role has not been fully
defined
A. FRISCH II
B. TACTICS-TIMI 18
Studies Supporting Conservative Strategy
A. TIMI IIIB
B. VANQWISH
FRISCH II
Invasive Strategy
High-Risk Characteristics
S T - o r T -W a v e
C hanges
No ECG
C hanges
P r im a r y P T C A
P ro to c o l
A c u t e I s c h e m ia
P ro to c o l
6 -h r R /O M I
P ro to c o l
D o o r t o N e e d le < 3 0 m in u t e s
D o o r t o B a llo o n < 6 0 m in u t e s
A p p r o p t r ia t e M e d s
R is k S t r a t ific a t io n
R e lie f o f I s c h e m ia
R a p id T r ia g e
A p p r o p r ia t e M e d s
In v o r C o n s e rv R x
R a p id R / O M I
EST
E a r ly D is c h a r g e
A p p r o p r ia t e F o llo w - u p
H e p a r in
B e t a B lo c k e r
N it r a t e s
C a lc iu m C h a n n e l B lo c k e r s
(A d d -o n T h e ra p y )
C o n s id e r C a r d ia c C a t h
The End
UA/NQMI:
Partially-occlusive thrombus
(primarily platelets)
Intra-plaque
thrombus (platelet
dominated)
Plaque core
Intra-plaque
thrombus (platelet dominated)
SUDDEN DEATH
Plaque core