An acute coronary syndrome occurs when atherosclerotic coronary plaque becomes unstable, leading to a series of events eventually resulting in partial or total thrombotic occlusion of a coronary ...

For patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) undergoing drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation, de-escalating dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) to P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy is associated with ...

The algorithm is designed to more quickly and accurately detect Acute Coronary Syndrome or ACS in patients presenting with chest pain, one of the most common reasons for Emergency Department visit.

The following is a summary of “Diagnosing acute coronary syndrome in telephone triage: does it matter who initially calls? A ...

The acute coronary syndromes include unstable angina, non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction and ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. The terms “transmural,” “non-transmural ...

More information: Giorgia Paoli et al, ALLiance for sEcondary PREvention after an acute coronary syndrome. The ALLEPRE trial: A multicenter fully nurse-coordinated intensive intervention program ...

Elevated levels of cardiac troponin are associated with an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (ACS), but might not ...