The Incremental Prognostic Value of E/(e'×s') Ratio in Non-ST-Segment Elevated Acute Coronary Syndrome.

It has been shown that the E/(e'×s') index, which associates a marker of diastolic function (E/e', early transmitral/diastolic mitral annulus velocity ratio) and a parameter that explores LV systolic performance (s', systolic mitral annulus velocity), is a good predictor of outcome in acute anterior myocardial infarction. There are no studies that have investigated the prognostic value of E/(e'×s') in a non-ST-segment elevated acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) population. Echocardiography was performed in 307 consecutive hospitalized patients with NSTE-ACS and succesful percutaneous coronary intervention, before discharge and six weeks after.

Antithrombotic Strategies in Invasively Managed Patients with Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes and Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation in Romania.

Concomitant atrial fibrillation (AF) in non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) patients complicates the decision-making process regarding short- and long-term antithrombotic strategies. Patient profiles and usage rates of different antithrombotic combinations in this patient subgroup in Romania are poorly described. To describe the characteristics of invasively managed NSTE-ACS patients with AF (either known or newly diagnosed) compared to patients with no oral anticoagulation (OAC) indications, and analyze the rates and factors that influence the different antithrombotic regimens at discharge in AF patients.