title: Epidemiology and pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes.
abstract: In the past 2 decades great strides have been made in the understanding of the physiology of acute ischemic coronary syndromes. The description of acute plaque rupture and thrombus formation has enabled improved treatments and outcomes. Despite a decrease in death rates from ischemic syndromes, the total number of deaths continues to increase due to population changes. This paper will characterize the problem and review current understanding of acute ischemic physiology.
authors.affiliation: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Modi
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Marmont
mesh_terms: D000789:Angina, Unstable / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009765:Obesity; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D013577:Syndrome