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Acute Coronary Syndrome

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#490: Acute Coronary Syndrome
March 2020

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Recognize typical and atypical symptoms of acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Establish an appropriate rule-out protocol to exclude ACS in typical or atypical symptoms.
Prescribe guideline-recommended antiplatelet therapy to a patient with ACS.
Diagnose an ST-segment myocardial infarction and arrange reperfusion therapy within the guideline-recommended timeframe.
Recommend appropriate emergency management for common serious complications of myocardial infarction.
Identify conditions that can mimic or be misdiagnosed as ACS.
Prescribe statins according to current guidelines for ACS.
Describe the appropriate duration for dual antiplatelet therapy in patients who have undergone stent placement after an ACS.

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Presentation and Diagnostic Evaluation
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Common Complications and Conditions That Mimic ACS
Postdischarge Care

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