Acute coronary syndrome
Also called: ACS
Any condition brought on by a sudden reduction or blockage of blood flow to the heart.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
- Critical: needs emergency care
Acute coronary syndrome is most often caused by plaque rupture or clot formation in the heart's arteries.
Symptoms may include heart attack-like chest pressure, chest pressure while resting or doing light activity, or sudden heart stoppage.
This condition is treatable if diagnosed quickly. Treatment may include medications, such as blood thinners, clot busters, or beta blockers. Surgery may be needed.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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