ACS

For the purposes of this article, ACS is a catch-all term for cardiac symptoms that may or may not include an MI. Doctors use the term in the charts, making it difficult for data collectors to know which dx to use.

Discussion

• ACS should be added to the code book because it encompasses everything from USA to MI. It is used often in the notes by Doctors. Disussion is requested by the collectors --JHutton 10:16, 11 June 2008 (CDT)
  • It is my understanding that if there is diagnosis of MI then the nurse can initate the MI care map without a doctors order, or at least alert the nurse enough to ask for the MI care map. The MI care map is best practice in the region. If the ACS is used as a diagnosis and the MI care map is not done could this not impact negatively on patient care and outcomes? I have notice a trend in not using the MI care map at my hospital. Also could this not impact negatively on resouces that would be available on the wards/service in the future?TAngell 09:42, 17 June 2008 (CDT)