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[[File: | [[File:chest_pain_to_NSTEMI_STEMI_v2.svg|thumb|400px|right|Different terminology is used during different phases of the chest pain workup. The ECG classifies into ST elevtion or not. Troponine definitely classifies into myocardial infarction (damage) or not.]] | ||
The most typical characteristic of an ACS is acute prolonged chest pain. <Cite>REFNAME2</Cite> The pain does not decrease at rest and is only temporarily relieved with nitroglycerin. Frequent accompanying symptoms include a radiating pain to shoulder, arm, back and/or jaw. <Cite>REFNAME3</Cite> Shortness of breath can occur, as well as sweating, fainting, nausea and vomiting, so called vegetative symptoms. Some patients including elderly and diabetics may present with aspecific symptoms. <Cite>REFNAME4</Cite>, <Cite>REFNAME5</Cite> | The most typical characteristic of an ACS is acute prolonged chest pain. <Cite>REFNAME2</Cite> The pain does not decrease at rest and is only temporarily relieved with nitroglycerin. Frequent accompanying symptoms include a radiating pain to shoulder, arm, back and/or jaw. <Cite>REFNAME3</Cite> Shortness of breath can occur, as well as sweating, fainting, nausea and vomiting, so called vegetative symptoms. Some patients including elderly and diabetics may present with aspecific symptoms. <Cite>REFNAME4</Cite>, <Cite>REFNAME5</Cite> | ||