Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction long-term medical therapy and secondary prevention


 * Associate Editors-in-Chief: Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S.; Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S.

Overview

 * Similar to patients with STEMI, patients with UA/NSTEMI also require secondary prevention at the time of discharge.


 * Patients and their families should be educated regarding the specific targets for LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), physical activity, and other appropriate lifestyle modifications.


 * You can read in greater detail about each of the ACC/AHA guidelines for long term medical therapy after UA/NSTEMI as well as for risk factor modification by clicking on the link below.

Antiplatelet Therapy | Beta Blockers | Inhibition Of The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System | Nitroglycerin Therapy| Calcium Channel Blockers | Warfarin Therapy | Lipid Management | Blood Pressure Control | Diabetes Mellitus| Smoking Cessation | Weight Management | Physical Activity | Patient Education | Influenza Vaccination | Depression | Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs | Hormone Therapy | Antioxidant Vitamins and Folic Acid