This blog will help you to know how to identify the key components and goals of the Acute Coronary Syndrome Algorithm.
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This ACLS Algorithm introduces you with the stepwise information for the proper management of patients who experience Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS).
Basically, ACS i.e. Acute Coronary Syndrome is a group of clinical symptoms that are compatible with acute myocardial ischemia and includes NSTEMI (NSTEMI stands for non-ST segment myocardial infarction), unstable angina and STEMI (STEMI stands for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction).
Ideally, when patients show the sigs of infarction or ischemia, ACS algorithm should be used.
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Following is the list of classic symptoms that is suggestive towards ACS:
- Radiation of pain to the shoulders or down the arms
- Jaw or neck pain
- Chest pressure or pain
- Nausea
- Weakness
- Shortness of breath (SOB)
- Diaphoresis
- Palpitations
- Unexplained fatigue
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The primary goals of ACS treatment are as follows:
- Early recognition of ACS and STEMI (ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction)
- Prevention of major adverse cardiac outcomes (abbreviated as MACE)
- Triage for early reperfusion therapy
- Treatment of acute, life threatening complications like symptomatic bradycardias, VF/pulseless VT, and unstable tachycardias
- Treatment to alleviate ischemia
To have an even more detailed, step-by-step description of the Acute Coronary Syndrome Algorithm refer the flowchart given below:
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