Predictors of acute coronary syndrome without ST segment elevation and risk stratification in the chest pain unitPredictores de síndrome coronario agudo sin supradesnivel del ST y estratificación de riesgo en la unidad de dolor torácico. Experiencia en 1.168 pacientes

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dc.contributor.authorGabrielli L.
dc.contributor.authorCastro G. P.
dc.contributor.authorVerdejo H.
dc.contributor.authorMcNab P.
dc.contributor.authorLlevaneras S.
dc.contributor.authorMardonez J.
dc.contributor.authorCorbalán R.
dc.contributor.authorCastro G. P.
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-10T13:44:47Z
dc.date.available2024-01-10T13:44:47Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.description.abstractBackground: Nearly 10% of patients with an actual acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are discharged with an inadequate diagnosis. Aim: To select clinical and laboratory predictors to identify patients with a high likelihood of ACS in the Chest Pain Unit. Material and methods: Prospective evaluation of patients consulting in a Chest Pain Unit of a University Hospital. Initial assessment was standardized and included evaluation of pain characteristics, electrocardiogram and Troponin I. Independent predictors of ACS were identified with a multiple logistic regression. Results: In a four years period, 1,168 patients aged 62±23 years (69% males), were studied. After initial evaluation, 62% of the patients were admitted to the hospital for further testing and in 71% of them, a definite diagnosis of ACS was made. No events were reported by patients directly discharged from the Chest Pain Unit. Independent predictors associated with a higher likelihood of ACS were an abnormal electrocardiogram at the initial evaluation (Odds ratio (OR) 5.37, 95% confidence intervals (CI) 3.61-7.99), two or more cardiovascular risk factors (OR 2.16, 95% CI 1.21-2.84), cervical irradiation of the pain (OR 1.84, 95% CI 1.25-2.69), age over 65 years (OR 1.73, 95% CI (1.32-2.27) and a Troponin I above the upper normal limit (OR: 5.68, 95% CI 3.72-8.29). Conclusions: Simple clinical findings allow an appropriate identification of patients with a high likelihood of ACS without specialized methods for myocardial ischemia detection.
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dc.identifier.eissn07176163
dc.identifier.issn00349887 07176163
dc.identifier.pubmedid18769786
dc.identifier.scopusidSCOPUS_ID:45849092261
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/78936
dc.information.autorucFacultad de Medicina; Verdejo Pinochet, Hugo Eduardo; S/I; 1001175
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dc.nota.accesoSin adjunto
dc.pagina.final450
dc.pagina.inicio442
dc.revistaRevista Medica de Chile
dc.rightsregistro bibliográfico
dc.subjectAcute coronary syndrome
dc.subjectRisk factors
dc.subjectTroponin T-1
dc.titlePredictors of acute coronary syndrome without ST segment elevation and risk stratification in the chest pain unitPredictores de síndrome coronario agudo sin supradesnivel del ST y estratificación de riesgo en la unidad de dolor torácico. Experiencia en 1.168 pacientes
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sipa.codpersvinculados1001175
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sipa.trazabilidadCarga SIPA;09-01-2024
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