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Acute coronary syndrome is a term that describes a range of conditions related to sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart. These conditions include a heart attack and unstable angina.
A heart attack happens when cell death damages or destroys heart tissue. A heart attack also is known as a myocardial infarction.
Unstable angina occurs when blood flow to the heart decreases. It's not severe enough to cause cell death or a heart at...
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The symptoms of acute coronary syndrome usually begin suddenly. They include:
Acute coronary syndrome usually results from the buildup of fatty deposits on the walls of blood vessels that deliver blood, oxygen and nutrients to heart muscles. Fatty deposits also are called plaque. The blood vessels that supply the heart also are known as coronary arteries.
When a fatty deposit ruptures or splits, a blood clot forms. This clot blocks the flow of blood to heart muscles.
When the supply of oxygen to cells is too low, cells in the heart muscles can die. The death of cells results in damage...
The immediate goals of treatment for acute coronary syndrome are to:
Long-term treatment goals are to help the heart work better, manage risk factors and lower the risk of a heart attack. Treatment may include medicine and surgical procedures.
For informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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