Flashcards: Therapeutic Management (NSTEMI/UA)

What are the goals of Early Hospital Care in NSTEMI/UA patients? (2)

-identification of patients who are likely to have a specific condition and therefore need further evaluation or treatment

-while "rule out" refers to the process of identifying patients who are unlikely to have that condition and can be managed differently

Which is preferred if the patient is undergoing PCI?

a) prasugrel

b) Ticagrelor

c) clopidogrel

It is recommended to cross between LMWH and UFH. T/F?

Which has a max duration of 48 hours?

a) UFH

b) LMWH

c) Fondaparinux

d) Bivalirudin

What medications do we add if a patient is treated with Fondaparinux?

Which is only used in early invasive strategy?

a) UFH

b) LMWH

c) Fondaparinux

d) Bivalirudin