Acute coronary syndrome: Definition, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management
Erick Alexander Cabrera Estrada,
Epitafio Rafael Mestre Sequeda,
Jairo Enrique Barcinilla Barros
et al.
Abstract:Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) represents the most severe form of presentation of ischemic heart disease and imposes a significant burden on morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Within the clinical spectrum of coronary syndrome are ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), and unstable angina. Although primarily caused by atherosclerotic plaque thrombosis or non-atherosclerotic causes, its pathophy… Show more
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