Concept information
Preferred term
acute coronary syndrome
Definition
- Acute coronary syndrome, or ACS, is a subcategory of a common heart condition called ischemic heart disease (IHD) or coronary artery disease (CAD). IHD affects the coronary arteries, which are vessels that supply the cardiac muscle cells with blood and oxygen. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Acute Coronary Syndrome]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/acute_coronary_syndrome
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