Acute coronary syndrome is caused due to atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. High cholesterol levels and fatty substances come together to form plaques within arteries. Plaques develop slowly. Arteries become narrower over a long period.
Causes and Evaluation of Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Causes of Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute coronary syndrome is caused due to atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. High cholesterol levels and fatty substances come together to form plaques within arteries. These block blood flow leading to ACS.
Evaluation of Acute Coronary Syndrome
Plaques develop slowly. Arteries become narrower over a long period. This is atherosclerosis. Blood is unable to flow smoothly through your arteries. Eventually, your heart does not receive sufficient amount of oxygenated blood. Hence, your heart is unable to pump blood to different body parts. Your heart arteries are damaged leading to coronary artery disease. If a plaque breaks, it forms a clot and this blocks your artery. This is angina or heart attack.
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