Symptoms of Acute Coronary Syndrome

ACS is very serious. It requires immediate medical treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms:

• Angina-chest pain, pressure, tightness, burning, or other discomfort that may last a few minutes, go away, and then come back; often occurs after physical exertion, emotional stress or eating a large meal
• Unstable angina-often occurs at rest, while sleeping, or with very little exertion; can last as long as 30 minutes.
• Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, shoulders, the back, the neck, jaw, or stomach
• Shortness of breath that accompanies chest pain or may occur just before it
• Feeling light-headed or dizzy
• Nausea and vomiting may occur
• Sweating often occurs