Classification of acute coronary syndromes using the 12-lead electrocardiogram as a guide.

The management of patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) is becoming more complicated. With the advent of new therapies and surgical techniques, the likelihood that patients will make a full recovery improves. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for adults in the United States, and with continually increasing trends such as obesity and diabetes, will likely remain so in the future.