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Question 19#

Which of the following statements is true regarding non-ST elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE-ACS) compared with ST elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI)?

A. Initial mortality of NSTE-ACS is higher
B. Six-month mortality of STEMI is higher
C. Long-term mortality of NSTE-ACS is higher
D. STEMI patients are older with more comorbidity
E. STEMI is more frequent

Correct Answer is C

Comment:

 NSTE-ACS is more frequent with older patients and more comorbidity. Mortality of NSTE-ACS is initially lower, but equal at 6 months and higher in the long term.