Epidemiology and Short-Term Outcomes of Acute Coronary Syndrome in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: A Prospective Cohort Study

Acute coronary syndrome predominantly affected older male patients, with hypertension and alcohol use being the most common risk factors. STEMI was the most frequent presentation and accounted for most deaths. The high short-term mortality rate in the index study underscores the need for improved early diagnosis, risk factor modification, and access to timely reperfusion therapies to improve outcomes.