Series editor: Dr. Paul W. Armstrong, Professor of Medicine (Cardiology), University of
Alberta, Edmonton, Alta. suspicion of ACS begins in the emergency department, continues …

Many advances in the treatment of acute coronary syndromes have been realized over
recent years. In ST elevation myocardial infarction, new aggressive thrombolytic regimens …

Advances in the Approach to Acute Coronary Syndromes Page 1 Advances in the Approach to
Acute Coronary Syndromes DAVID F. KONG MICHAEL A. BLAZING CHRISTOPHER M. O'CONNOR …

Five large randomized trials of statins in primary and secondary prevention show the
benefits of lipid-modifying therapy on cardiac morbidity and mortality. Evidence is beginning …

Boden H, van der Hoeven BL, Karalis I, Schalij MJ, Jukema JW (Leiden University Medical
Center, Leiden, The Netherlands). Management of acute coronary syndrome: achievements …

In the United States, there are approximately 1.68 million patients admitted every year to
hospitals with acute coronary syndromes (ACSs)[1]. Of these, one quarter present with acute …

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) describes the range of myocardial ischemic states that
includes unstable angina, non-ST elevated myocardial infarction (MI), or ST-elevated MI …

Acute coronary syndrome continues to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in
the United States. Family physicians need to identify and mitigate risk factors early, as well …

In managing acute coronary syndromes, physicians can draw on a large body of evidence
from clinical trials. This article reviews clinical trials that inform current standards of practice …

Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) usually occur on the basis of coronary atherosclerosis.
The treatment of coronary atherosclerosis largely depends on the symptoms of the disease …