Acute Coronary Syndrome (also known as Acute Coronary Syndromes, Coronary Syndrome, Acute): An episode of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA that generally lasts longer than a transient anginal episode that ultimately may lead to MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

NIH MeSH · D054058Diseases

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Also known asAcute Coronary Syndromes · Coronary Syndrome, Acute · Coronary Syndromes, Acute · Syndrome, Acute Coronary · Syndromes, Acute Coronary

Definition

An episode of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA that generally lasts longer than a transient anginal episode that ultimately may lead to MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

MeSH classification

  • C14.280.647.124
  • C14.907.585.124

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Common questions about Acute Coronary Syndrome

What does Acute Coronary Syndrome mean in medicine?
An episode of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA that generally lasts longer than a transient anginal episode that ultimately may lead to MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acute Coronary Syndrome known by any other names?
Yes. Acute Coronary Syndrome is also referred to as Acute Coronary Syndromes, Coronary Syndrome, Acute, Coronary Syndromes, Acute, Syndrome, Acute Coronary in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acute Coronary Syndrome sit in the medical classification?
Acute Coronary Syndrome falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C14.280.647.124, C14.907.585.124). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D054058) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗