Diagnosis & Treatment of Unstable Angina

• Unstable Angina Diagnosis & Treatment:

  • Unstable angina is typically diagnosed through clinical evaluation, electrocardiogram (ECG) changes (ST segment depression), and blood tests for cardiac biomarkers like troponin
  • Although, in the presence of unstable angina troponin will be negative as it does not induce cardiac myocyte necrosis
  • Unstable angina requires urgent treatment to relieve pain, restore blood flow, and prevent a myocardial infarction, often with medications and sometimes surgical interventions for example angioplasty or bypass surgery