Inpatient Cath Lab Indications Cath Lab ASAP: STEMI NSTEMI: 1. Unstable/cardiogenic shock 2. Severe LV dysfunction or 3. Recurrent/persistent rest angina despite intensive medical therapy 4. New/worsening MR, new VSD 5. Sustained ventricular arrhythmia Cath lab w/in 24 h: NSTEMI/UA, TIMI intermediate (3-4) or high (5-7) risk Cath lab prior to d/c: NSTEMI/UA, TIMI low (1-2) risk, +ECG changes or troponin Medical Rx: NSTEMI/UA: stable, TIMI low (1-2) risk - BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs #Inpatient #CathLab #Indications #Cardiac #catheterization #cardiology
