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Acute coronary syndrome Flashcards

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What is ACS?

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A heart attack is a form of ASC, where there is a significant blockage in the coronary arteries.

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What are the 3 main types of ACS?

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  1. Unstable angina.
  2. STEMI.
  3. NSTEMI
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What common underlying pathology do all 3 conditions share?

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Plaque, rupture, thrombosis and inflammation.

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What 2 categories can ACS be divided into?

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  1. ACS with ST-segment elevation (acute MI/heart attack).

2. ACS without ST-segment elevation.

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