Condition

ACS medical abbreviation

ACS means "acute coronary syndrome".

Each meaning matched at least two public references (2 in all for ACS), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.

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What ACS means

MeaningLatin originWhere usedChecked against
acute coronary syndromeNoneCharting, Problem lists

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What does ACS mean in medical terms?

ACS means "acute coronary syndrome".

Where is ACS used?

ACS shows up in charting and problem lists. Its category here is condition.

Is ACS on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

No. ACS is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.

Source: NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR); Army Regulation 40-66, Appendix B: Authorized Medical Records Abbreviations. Data as of October 23, 2026. Last updated October 23, 2026. How we source data. Spotted an error? Send a correction.

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