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NSTEMI.

Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction. A type of heart attack caused by a partial blockage of a coronary artery. Less immediately life-threatening than a STEMI but still requires urgent evaluation and treatment.

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What is nstemi?

Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction. A type of heart attack caused by a partial blockage of a coronary artery. Less immediately life-threatening than a STEMI but still requires urgent evaluation and treatment.

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