Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptoms WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptoms
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) symptoms may vary depending on the extent and location of obstruction.1 Symptoms can be similar to those of a heart attack. ACS symptoms may include chest pain, nausea, vomiting, sweating, dizziness, or pain in the jaw, neck, arms, back, or abdomen.2
Fast Facts:
- If you are experiencing symptoms of ACS, seek immediate medical attention.3
- Chest pain associated with ACS may be described as pressure, squeezing, heaviness in the chest, a dull ache, or burning.3
- Heart attack may occur if ACS isn't treated immediately.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Merck Manuals: Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) - Symptoms and Signs
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mayo Clinic: Acute Coronary Syndrome - Symptoms
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Healthwise (via WebMD): Acute Coronary Syndrome - Topic Overview - What Are the Symptoms?
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- Reviewer: Susan Scroggins
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: Catherine Kowalski
- Reviewer: Susan Scroggins
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Symptoms of acute coronary syndrome, What are the symptoms of acute coronary syndrome, Symptom of acute coronary syndrome, Symptoms of ACS, ACS symptoms, What are the symptoms of ACS
- Last update: Aug. 18, 2009
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