Acute coronary syndrome

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Classification

Unstable angina

Unstable angina is defined as "precordial pain at rest, which may precede a myocardial infarction".[1]

Myocardial infarction

For more information, see: Myocardial infarction.

A myocardial infarction is defined as "gross necrosis of the myocardium, as a result of interruption of the blood supply to the area".[2]

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Unstable angina. Retrieved on 2007-10-28.
  2. National Library of Medicine. Myocardial infarction. Retrieved on 2007-10-28.