Acute Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries – Stratifying the Risk of a “new” Clinical Entity using an “Old” Tool

• Published in: International journal of cardiovascular sciences
• Main Authors: Carvalho, Pedro, Caçoilo, Mariana, Afreixo, Vera, Bastos, José Mesquita, Ferraz, Lisa, Vieira, Manuela, Santos, Luís, Gonzaga, Anabela, Ferreira, Raquel, Adrega, Tiago, Faustino, Ana, Briosa, Ana
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Portuguese
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia 2021
• Subjects: CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS; Coronary Angiography; Myocardial Infarction; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy/diagnosis; Prognosis; Coronary Artery Disease

Abstract Background Some of the patients admitted for acute myocardial infarction have non-obstructive coronary artery disease (MINOCA). Their prognosis is not always benign, making it necessary the development of tools for risk stratification of these patients. Objectives To describe the characteri...