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ACS is considered a medical emergency, and immediate treatment is needed to help prevent life threatening complications. If you or your loved one has a history of heart disease or related risk ...
Feeling fatigued. Chest pain that can have sensations of pressure, burning, aching, or tightness. Shortness of breath. . These symptoms may change depending on your sex, age, and any medical ...
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a syndrome (a set of signs and symptoms) due to decreased blood flow in the coronary arteries such that part of the heart muscle is unable to function properly or dies. [1] The most common symptom is centrally located pressure-like chest pain, often radiating to the left shoulder [2] or angle of the jaw, and ...
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. Established in 1913, the society is organized into six geographical regions of both medical and lay volunteers operating in more than 250 Regional offices throughout the United States. [ 1 ]
Coronary artery disease (CAD) and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are related terms that describe reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, a condition that sets the stage for a heart attack. ACS is ...
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. It was founded in September 2001 to directly lobby the goals of the American Cancer Society, which is subject to restrictions on advocacy activities because of its tax classification.
Angina is caused by an ongoing or temporary lack of blood flow to your heart. It can also be caused by physical exertion, exercise, and a number of other heart conditions. The cause of CAD is more ...
Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease: Over time, a sticky, fatty substance called plaque can build up in your arteries. That makes it harder for blood to get through and raises your risk for a ...