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ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Heart
DEF

Any condition that results in a sudden reduction in blood flow to the heart.

CONT

ACS happens when the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen rich blood to the heart, become narrow or blocked.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cœur
DEF

Problème de santé résultant de la réduction soudaine de l’apport sanguin au cœur.

CONT

Le SCA survient lorsque les artères coronaires, qui fournissent au cœur du sang riche en oxygène, rétrécissent ou s’obstruent.

Spanish

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