Acute Coronary Syndrome - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is characterized by a range of conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart, due to malfunction of the heart muscle.

Symptoms-

Chest pain (angina) or discomfort

Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the jaw, neck, back, or abdomen

Nausea or vomiting

Indigestion

Shortness of breath (dyspnea)

Sudden, excessive sweating (diaphoresis)

Palpitations

Feeling dizzy or lightheaded

Fatigue

Feeling restless or apprehensive

Causes-

Acute coronary syndrome usually occurs due to the buildup of fatty deposits (plaques) in and on the walls of coronary arteries, the blood vessels delivering oxygen and nutrients to heart muscles.

Risk factors

Older age

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

Smoking

Physical inactivity

Unhealthy diet

Obesity or overweight

Diabetes

A family history of chest pain, heart disease, or stroke

Specialists to Visit

Cardiologist

Cardiac Surgeon

Emergency Medicine Doctor

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References-
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.heart.org
https://my.clevelandclinic.org
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com