title: Acute coronary syndrome: assessment and management.
abstract: Acute coronary syndrome is a serious condition that requires urgent assessment and management. This article outlines the nature of the condition, and discusses its underlying pathophysiology. It discusses three types of acute coronary syndrome: unstable angina, ST elevation myocardial infarction and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. Research and guidelines are used to guide the reader through approaches to initial nursing assessment and the immediate management of patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome.
authors.affiliation: School of Health Professions, Murdoch University, Mandurah, Australia.
authors.forename: Cormac
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Norton
keywords: acute coronary syndrome; angina; cardiology; cardiovascular system; coronary heart disease; myocardial infarction; myocardial ischaemia; stable angina; unstable angina