Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is a term used to describe conditions characterized by decreased blood flow to the heart muscle, leading to symptoms such as chest pain. It typically occurs when atherosclerotic plaque in a coronary artery ruptures, resulting in an obstructive blood clot.
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) refers to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, often due to a rupture of atherosclerotic plaque in a coronary artery, resulting in an obstructive blood clot. This blockage leads to severe chest pain, a critical symptom. ACS includes conditions like unstable angina and heart attack (myocardial infarction), demanding urgent medical intervention like angioplasty or thrombolytic therapy to restore blood flow and prevent heart muscle damage.
