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Treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome in the Elderly

  Acute Coronary Syndrome is a condition in which the blood flow to your heart gets blocked. There are many reasons as to why this happens like artery blockage or cholesterol build-up resulting in fatty acids blocking blood movements. When there is an inadequate supply of blood to the heart, its functioning gets affected.  Normally,  ‘Acute Coronary Syndrome’ is detected with mild to severe chest pain. But there are other symptoms too, that shouldn’t be ignored.  Symptoms of  Acute Coronary Syndrome: Mild to severe chest pain that could spread to other parts of the body like the shoulder, arm, neck, back, or abdomen.  Nausea and vomiting Shortness of breath Feeling dizzy, or fainting Excessive Sweating, fatigue, and restlessness  Acute Coronary Syndrome occurs abruptly showing immediate and severe symptoms. It is a medical emergency hence, has to be diagnosed and treated swiftly. Therefore, consult a doctor if you experience any of the above symptoms....