[How to detect myocardial ischemia in patients following acute coronary syndrome treated by PCI?]

Abstract

Unstable coronary artery disease is a more aggressive condition than stable coronary artery disease, accounting for the high incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events following acute coronary syndromes (ACS), which includes the need for iterative repeat revascularization. The aim of myocardial ischemia screening in post-ACS patients is to detect this unfavourable evolution (either on initial culprit or non culprit lesions) and to prevent any clinical complication. Although there is no strict recommendation in this particular situation, screening should be based on the use of stress imaging techniques. The optimal timing and frequency for testing will depend on the clinical characteristics of the patients and the coronary revascularization procedure features.