Regular review: Management of acute coronary syndromes

The acute coronary syndromes consist of two groups: unstable angina and non-Q wave myocardial infarction, and ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. This article reviews the management only of patients with unstable angina and non-Q wave myocardial infarction. Unstable angina can be defined as ischaemic-type chest pain that is more frequent, severe, or prolonged than the patient's usual angina symptoms, occurs at rest or minimal exertion,...