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Acute Coronary Syndrome

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Acute Coronary Syndrome

The condition caused by blockage of the coronary arteries that supply the heart is called acute coronary syndrome. It is a life-threatening emergency.

Symptoms

  • Chest pain (may spread to the left arm or jaw)
  • A feeling of pressure in the chest
  • Cold sweats, nausea

Treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome

A patient in this condition is evaluated by emergency and cardiology physicians, and treatment aimed at opening the blocked artery is started. Coronary angiography identifies the blocked artery, creating the opportunity for treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is acute coronary syndrome?

Acute coronary syndrome is a life-threatening emergency that results from blockage of the coronary arteries that supply the heart.

What are the symptoms of acute coronary syndrome?

The main symptoms of acute coronary syndrome are chest pain that may spread to the left arm or jaw, a feeling of pressure in the chest, cold sweats and nausea.

How is acute coronary syndrome treated?

The patient is evaluated by emergency and cardiology physicians, and treatment aimed at opening the blocked artery is started. Coronary angiography identifies the blocked artery, creating the opportunity for treatment.

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