2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes
The previous guidelines on STEMI were published in 2017 and the previous guidelines on NSTE-ACS were published in 2020. There have been numerous developments in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with ACS in the intervening years, which are reflected in this up-to-date guideline. The current guideline provides a comprehensive overview of the management of patients presenting with ACS, from the point of diagnosis and risk stratification at initial presentation, through to longterm management after the initial hospitalisation period. Particular focus is given to the importance of anti-thrombotic therapy, invasive assessment and revascularisation. This guideline also highlights the importance of providing patient-centred care throughout the patient's ACS journey.
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What's new in treating acute coronary syndrome: an overview. ESC 2023 Clinical Practice Guidelines - Webinar Series
Management of multivessel disease. ESC 2023 Clinical Practice Guidelines - Webinar Series
Guidelines in Practice: 2023 ESC Guidelines for the Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes
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