Acute Coronary Syndrome

Acute coronary syndrome refers to a category of emergency heart conditions in which the blood supply to the heart muscle becomes suddenly obstructed – as occurs in a heart attack or when a blood clot causes chest pain called “unstable angina.” The primary symptoms of these disorders include sudden chest pain and pressure, dizziness, nausea, sweating and shortness of breath. Because irreversible damage can occur to the heart muscle every second that blood flow to it is disrupted, this condition requires immediate medical assistance. Treatments may include medications along with balloon angioplasty and bypass procedures.