What is non-ST elevation myocardial infarction?
Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) is a type of heart attack which is detected by elevation of cardiac markers in specific blood tests. NSTEMI is name that replaces previous names of Transmural Infarction and non-Q wave Myocardial Infarction.
How do members experience non-ST elevation myocardial infarction?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for non-ST elevation myocardial infarction*
Who has non-ST elevation myocardial infarction on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 12 | |
| 60s | 18 | |
| 70+ | 16 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 26 | |
| Female | 27 |