Term: Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-07-31

Definition:

An acute clinical syndrome due to inadequate supply of oxygen to the heart muscle, including unstable angina, non ST segment elevation myocardial infarction and ST segment elevation infarction.

References 

• De Coster C, Chateau D, Dahl M, Soodeen RA, McKeen N. Waiting Times for Surgery, Manitoba 1999/2000 to 2003/04. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)