Acute coronary syndrome
Acute coronary syndrome develops due to sudden interruption of blood supply to the heart muscle Symptoms of the syndrome include the pain described during a heart attack or a feeling of tightness in the chest after exertion in unstable angina. Sometimes, the first manifestation of acute coronary syndrome is cardiac arrest This condition is usually diagnosed in the intensive care unit or hospital
Acute coronary syndrome is amenable to treatment in case of early diagnosis Treatment varies depending on the signs, symptoms, and general health
Acute coronary syndrome develops mainly as a result of the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries. These plaques consist of fatty deposits that narrow the artery and prevent normal blood flow.
As a result, the heart can no longer deliver an adequate amount of oxygen-rich blood to the organs, and pain (angina) or heart attack begins. Acute coronary syndrome usually occurs when a plaque ruptures and causes a blood clot to form The rupture of the plaque and the formation of a clot leads to a decrease in blood flow and no more blood is supplied to the heart If the flow is too low, this condition is followed by a heart attack
The symptoms of acute coronary syndrome are the same as the accompanying signs of a heart attack If acute coronary syndrome is not treated, a heart attack will develop This is a life-threatening condition Be sure to call 112 if you think you have:
- chest pain (angina), accompanied by a burning, tightening sensation
- pain in other parts of the body, e.g. : Left arm or jaw (radiation pain)
- Dizziness
- Nausea/vomiting
- Shortness of breath
- Sudden, profuse sweating (diaphoresis)
- If you have a heart attack, symptoms vary by gender, age and co-morbidities, such as diabetes
Other symptoms of a heart attack are: - Abdominal pain
- Pain like a heart attack
- Wet, cold skin
- Dizziness, racing heart
- Strange and unexplained fatigue
- Restlessness, When possible, call for help and do not go to the hospital yourself, in case of a heart attack, movement is undesirable
- If you have recurring chest pain, talk to your doctor This may be a form of angina pectoris The doctor will choose the appropriate treatment for you Stable angina develops during exercise For example, if you run, you may have pain that goes away with rest In case of unstable angina, the pain develops even at rest and is stronger than stable angina pain.
