Acute coronary syndrome
Emergencyहिंदी: क्रेस्ट सिंड्रोम · தமிழ்: க்ரெஸ்ட் நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕ್ರೆಸ್ಟ್ ಸಿಂಡ್ರೋಮ್ · తెలుగు: క్రెస్ట్ సిండ్రోమ్ · বাংলা: ক্রেস্ট সিন্ড্রোম · मराठी: क्रेस्ट सिंड्रोम · ગુજરાતી: ક્રેસ્ટ સિન્ડ્રોમ
About this condition
Heart attack or unstable angina causes severe chest pressure or pain, increasingly common in India due to lifestyle factors and diabetes. This is a medical emergency requiring immediate hospital care. Risk factors include smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes and family history.
Common symptoms
severe chest painpressure or squeezing in chestpain radiating to arm or jawsweatingbreathlessnessnausea
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When to see a doctor: immediately - call ambulance
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Acute coronary syndrome?
severe chest pain, pressure or squeezing in chest, pain radiating to arm or jaw, sweating, breathlessness, nausea.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - call ambulance
Is Acute coronary syndrome common in India?
Acute coronary syndrome is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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