Acute Coronary Syndrome

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is one of the leading causes of death in the world including Portugal and is therefore a priority area for intervention. The aim of this study was to characterize the risk factors associated with ACS in patients admitted to the emergency department of a ULS in the north of Portugal. The sample consisted of 40 patients with ACS admitted to the emergency department of a ULS in the north of Portugal. The average age for the occurrence of ACS was 74.40 years and it was more prevalent in males. In terms of risk factors the most prevalent was hypertension and the least prevalent was smoking. In terms of specific personal history the most prevalent was heart failure and the least prevalent was stroke.