[Acute coronary syndrome in the elderly emergency department: diagnosis and management]

Abstract

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a pathology frequently encountered in emergency rooms, especially in the elderly. Caregivers must know how to recognize an ACS despite an often heterogeneous and atypical presentation. Management should include an overall assessment of the patient in order to decide on the best management for the patient.

Keywords: acute coronary syndrome; collegial discussion; diagnostic; elderly subject; pluridisciplinarité; prise en charge; sujet âgé; support; syndrome coronarien aigu.