Unstable angina non ST elevation myocardial infarction chest x-ray
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Resident Survival Guide |
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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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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S.; Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S.
Overview
When suspecting UA/NSTEMI, a chest x-ray is critical to aid in the exclusion of aortic dissection. A mediastinal mass seen on x-ray may be consistent with both aortic dissection and cancer, however cancer is unlikely to present with a syndrome of accelerating chest pain. Chest x ray is also used to evaluate other causes of chest pain or discomfort such as pneumonia, pneumothorax, and pulmonary hypertension.
Chest X Ray
Chest x-ray is critical in assessing for the presence of pulmonary edema or congestive heart failure, both which require urgent treatment, and confers a poorer prognosis.
Chest X-Ray Showing Pulmonary Edema:
