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Initial goals are to (1) quickly identify if pt is candidate for reperfusion therapy, (2) relieve pain, and (3) prevent/treat arrhythmias and mechanical complications.

The initial management of NSTEMI (non-Q MI) is different (Chap. 120. Unstable Angina and Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction). In particular, fibrinolytic therapy should not be administered.

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Section 8. Cardiology