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    • Unstable angina frequently precedes myocardial infarction or cardiac death.
    • Prompt recognition and management of persistent chest pain are critical.

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    • To outline the management strategy for patients with chest pain refractory to initial treatment.
    • To define criteria for hospitalization and intervention in unstable angina.

    Main Methods:

    • Hospitalization in an intensive care unit for patients with chest pain >20 minutes refractory to sublingual nitroglycerin.
    • Administration of appropriate pharmacologic therapy.
    • Coronary arteriography for persistent symptoms despite medical management.

    Main Results:

    • Initial pharmacologic therapy is the first line of treatment for refractory chest pain.
    • Coronary arteriography identifies high-risk conditions requiring intervention.
    • Invasive procedures like angioplasty or bypass grafting are considered for high-risk patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Patients with unstable angina require intensive care and prompt medical treatment.
    • Coronary arteriography and potential revascularization are indicated for persistent or high-risk cases.
    • Delaying invasive procedures until stabilization is crucial when necessary.