Abstract:Background: Long-term risk stratification in non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) by the ACEF score has not yet been assessed. The ACEF score (age/left ventricular ejection fraction +1 [if creatinine > 20 mg/l]) has been established in patients evaluated for coronary artery bypass surgery.Methods: This is a prospective observational study, including 196 NSTE-ACS patients with invasive management and completing a 5-year follow-up after hospital discharge. ACEF score was calculated at admission. T… Show more
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