Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a term used to describe:
A. the warning signs that occur shortly before a heart attack.
B. a group of symptoms that are caused by myocardial ischemia.
C. a severe decrease in perfusion caused by changes in heart rate.
D. the exact moment that a coronary artery is completely occluded.
Ans: B. a group of symptoms that are caused by myocardial ischemia.
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