Acute coronary syndrome
NCLEX-RN glossary · Physiological Adaptation
Definition
A range of clinical conditions, from unstable angina to myocardial infarction, resulting from sudden coronary artery occlusion and reduced myocardial perfusion.
Acute coronary syndrome in plain English
Immediate priority is the 'Rescue Association' of oxygen, EKG, and aspirin to limit myocardial necrosis and prevent lethal dysrhythmias. The main trap is delaying the priority EKG to perform a secondary assessment of non-cardiac cues like gastrointestinal discomfort.
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