NSTEMI

Question 1

Which patients with NSTEMI/unstable angina should have coronary angiography (with follow-on PCI if necessary) immediately?

Answer 1

immediate: patient who are clinically unstable (e.g. hypotensive)

Question 2

Which patients with NSTEMI/unstable angina should have coronary angiography (with follow-on PCI if necessary) in 72 hours?

Answer 2

within 72 hours: patients with a GRACE score > 3% i.e. those at intermediate, high or highest risk

coronary angiography should also be considered for patients if ischaemia is subsequently experienced after admission