Acute Coronary Syndrome

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Acute Coronary Syndrome

ACS encompasses STEMI, NSTEMI, and unstable angina — all caused by reduced coronary blood flow, typically from plaque rupture.

ACS heart attack MI myocardial infarction
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What this condition is

Angina is chest pain or discomfort you feel when there is not enough blood flow to your heart muscle. Your heart muscle needs the oxygen that the blood carries. Angina may feel like pressure or a squeezing pain in your chest. It may feel like indigestion. You may also feel pain in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common heart disease. CAD happen…

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Serial Troponin I/T ECG (12-lead) CBC BMP Coagulation studies Echocardiogram Coronary angiography
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Aspirin Clopidogrel (Plavix) Ticagrelor Heparin Nitroglycerin Morphine Metoprolol Atorvastatin
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Angina Angina is chest pain or discomfort you feel when there is not enough blood flow to your heart muscle. Your heart muscle needs the oxygen that the blood carries. Angina may feel like pressure or a squeezing pain in your chest. It may feel like indigestion. You may also feel pain in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common heart disease. CAD happen… Coronary Artery Disease What is coronary artery disease?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in the United States and a leading cause of death for both men and women.CAD affects the coronary arteries, which are the blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to your heart muscle. When these arteries are damaged or diseased, your heart does not get the blood it needs.What causes coronary artery disease?CAD de… Heart Attack What is a heart attack?A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, is a type of heart disease. It happens when blood flow to the heart suddenly becomes blocked. Without the blood coming in, the heart can't get oxygen. If not treated quickly, the heart muscle begins to die.But if you get quick treatment, you may be able to prevent or limit damage to the heart muscle. That's why it's important to know the sym… Acute Myeloid Leukemia What is leukemia?Leukemia is a term for cancers of the blood cells. Leukemia starts in blood-forming tissues such as the bone marrow. Your bone marrow makes the cells which will develop into white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Each type of cell has a different job:White blood cells help your body fight infectionRed blood cells deliver oxygen from your lungs to your tissues and organsPlatelets help for…