A 72-year-old with NSTE-ACS develops ongoing ischemia despite maximal medical therapy. Coronary angiography shows culprit lesion amenable to PCI. What...

Question

A 72-year-old with NSTE-ACS develops ongoing ischemia despite maximal medical therapy. Coronary angiography shows culprit lesion amenable to PCI. What timing is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Early invasive strategy within 24 hours for high-risk NSTE-ACS

Answer

Schedule outpatient PCI next month

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Medical therapy alone

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Delay 72-96 hours

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Fibrinolysis

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A 72-year-old with NSTE-ACS develops ongoing ischemia despite maximal medical therapy. Coronary angiography shows culprit lesion amenable to PCI. What timing is recommended?