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Acute coronary syndromes are a group of conditions precipitated by a reduction or cessation of blood flow through the coronary arteries. An acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention. ACS encompasses any narrowing or obstruction of the coronary arteries leading to acute symptoms. Acute coronary syndromes include:
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Davies, A., Scott, A. (2015). Acute Coronary Syndromes. In: Starting to Read ECGs. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4965-1_7
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