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Incorporating: Acute GP, SDEC, UTC
NSTEMI suspected in a patient unlikely to benefit from acute intervention (eg PCI)
Consider:
1. ACS medications*
2. Anti-anginals
3. Secondary prevention medication (eg tight BP control, HbA1c control, rate control)
4. Refer to Virtual Ward
5. Optimise comorbidities that increase risk of Type 2 MI (eg COPD, anaemia, CCF, etc)
6. Referral to Cardiology Chest Pain Hot Clinic (via MAXIMs)
7. Advise '999' escalation if recurrence
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* If no anticoagulation: Aspirin, Ticagrelor, Fondaparinux, pain management
If anticoagulated: Aspirin, Clopidogrel, pain management
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