What is the treatment for Non Q-wave myocardial infarction?
Dr U Kaul
Director,
Director of Cardiology,
Fortis Group of Hospitals,
Noida and New Delhi
Director,
Director of Cardiology,
Fortis Group of Hospitals,
Noida and New Delhi
Q: What is the preferred management policy for cases of Non-Q Wave Myocardial Infarction in the initial stages? Is it conservative management with necessary drugs or early coronary angiogram followed by revascularisation procedure in the first week of M.I.?
A:In general, a patient with Non Q MI is best managed by early angiography and revascularisation if indicated. Besides drugs like aspirin, lopidogrel, statins and ACE inhibitors must be given.