ObjectiveTo discuss the changes and clinical significance of beta endorphin and serum brain natriuretic peptide in patients with acute coronary syndromes. Methods120 patients with acute coronary syndrome from emergency department and department of cardiology in our hospital were selected, and were divided into unstable angina pectoris (UAP) group, ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) group, non ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) group, and 30 patients with common chest pain established as the control group.The plasma level of β-endorphin (β-EP) and amino-terminal brain natriuretic peptide Precursor(NT-proBNP) of the 4 groups were detected and compared. ResultsThe levels of BNP and β-EP in ACS group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05), the levels of BNP, β-EP in STEMI group and NSTEMI group were significantly higher than those in UAP group (P<0.05). ConclusionsCombined detection of plasma βendorphin (β-endorphin, β-EP) and amino-terminal brain natriuretic peptide Precursor(NT-proBNP) can not only evaluate the damage of cardiac function, but also helpful for early diagnosis of ACS.