Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

Question 1

What conditions are included in ACS?

Answer 1

• ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
• Non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)
• Unstable Angina (UA)

Question 2

What is the main underlying pathophysiology of ACS?

Answer 2

Myocardial ischaemia

Question 3

What are the clinical features of ACS?

Answer 3

• Chest pain and/or discomfort
• Referred pain
• Dyspnoea
• Diaphoresis
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Feeling of impending doom

Question 4

What are risk factors for ACS?

Answer 4

• Male
• Advancing age
• Smoking
• Hypertension
• Hyperlipidaemia
• History of prior ischaemic heart disease
• Family history of ACS