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Identification and Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) in Critical Care

Dr Muhammad Usman Khan1†

1Anaesthesia Registrar, National Hospital & Medical Center, Lahore, Pakistan

Edited by: Dr Niraj Niranjan, Consultant, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University Hospital of North Durham, United Kingdom

†Corresponding author email: usmankhan26@gmail.com

DOI: 10.28923/atotw.562

Published December 16, 2025

Abstract

This tutorial aims to provide up-to-date, internationally recognised definitions of acute coronary syndrome and myocardial infarction. The tutorial is intended to help critical care teams recognise when to escalate care and refer patients for coronary revascularisation. It covers the use of diagnostic tools, as well as common and less well-known ECG patterns, to help determine whether reperfusion is required and, if so, by what means and within what timescale.

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