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Unstable Angina

Amandeep Goyal  1 , Baltej Singh  2 , Intisar Ahmed  3 , Roman Zeltser  4
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Unstable Angina

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Unstable angina falls under the umbrella term "acute coronary syndrome" (ACS). ACS affects a large portion of the population and remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Distinguishing unstable angina from other causes of chest pain, including stable angina, guides treatment decisions and patient disposition. Clinicians must recognize the signs and symptoms of ACS, as patients depend on healthcare professionals to differentiate this condition from noncardiac chest pain. Although patients frequently present to the emergency department, ACS can also manifest in the outpatient setting. Extensive research has identified effective treatment modalities and diagnostic tools essential for managing unstable angina and other ACS variants.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Amandeep Goyal declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Baltej Singh declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Intisar Ahmed declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Roman Zeltser declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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