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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:48 am


Treatment

Unstable Angina

Patients diagnosed with unstable angina (an acute coronary syndrome) are admitted to the hospital for immediate treatment. Underlying conditions (e.g., hypertension fever) are identified and treated. Most cases of unstable angina can be stabilized within 48 hours with medication.

ECGs and blood tests are administered to rule out heart attack. In most cases, heart activity is monitored continuously using ECG to detect heart attack or arrythmias.

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