CLINICAL FEATURES AND DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES OF ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME IN YOUNG PATIENTS
Keywords:
acute coronary syndrome, young patients, clinical course, diagnosis.Abstract
This article highlights the incidence, clinical characteristics, and diagnostic challenges of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in young patients. In this age group, clinical manifestations are often atypical, and laboratory or instrumental findings may differ, leading to delayed diagnosis. Based on literature analysis and personal observations, the paper discusses approaches to ACS diagnosis in young adults.
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