Epidemiology of acute coronary syndromes in the Mediterranean island of Cyprus (CYPACS study, Cyprus study of acute coronary syndromes).

Introduction: So far, no studies have been performed regarding the epidemiology and management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) in Cyprus. The aim of the present study was to enroll a representative sample of patients in order to study the epidemiology and management of ACS in the Mediterranean island of Cyprus.

Methods: For a period of 12 months, all patients admitted to Nicosia General Hospital with an ACS were studied.