Pre-hospital management of acute coronary syndrome
Abstract
The algorithm of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) diagnostics and treatment at pre-hospitalization level is presented. The relevant diagnostic methods, medications and their doses are described. The Appendix contains a sample questionnaire facilitating the choice between pre-hospital thrombolytic therapy and no pre-hospital thrombolysis.
About the Authors
S. N. Tereshchenko
Russian Cardiology Scientific and Clinical Complex, Federal Agency on High Medical Technologies; Moscow State Medico-Stomatological University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
I. V. Zhirov
Moscow State Medico-Stomatological University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Tereshchenko S.N., Zhirov I.V. Pre-hospital management of acute coronary syndrome. Cardiovascular Therapy and Prevention. 2009;8(3):81-86. (In Russ.)
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