Publication at First Faculty of Medicine |
2014
Abstract
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) present an important cause of cardiovascular mortality. Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly affect the patient's prognosis.
Recognizing ACS with ST elevation on ECG is important for early transfer of the patient directly to primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Other less risk patients may be initially sent to the nearest ICU, and subsequently to perform the catheterization of the coronary arteries and revascularization.
The most serious form of ACS is sudden cardiac death due to arrhythmic or mechanical complications. Their unfavorable prognosis can be reversed by rapid detection of collapsed circulation and high quality resuscitation including early defibrillation.