Rupture of atherosclerotic plaque is usually the initiating event in an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Persistent thrombotic occlusion at the site of plaque rupture results in acute myocardial infarction. Aspirin is given as soon a diagnosis of ACS is made. P2Y12 inhibitors are also frequently used in ACS and urgent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Clinical Topics: Acute Coronary Syndromes, Anticoagulation Management, Cardiovascular Care Team, Invasive Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention, Noninvasive Imaging, Anticoagulation Management and ACS, Interventions and ACS, Interventions and Imaging, Angiography, Nuclear Imaging

Keywords: Acute Coronary Syndrome, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Receptors, Purinergic P2Y12, Myocardial Infarction, Anticoagulants, Coronary Angiography

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