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Review

Acute coronary syndromes

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London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE); 2020 Nov 18.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence: Clinical Guidelines.
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Review

Acute coronary syndromes

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Excerpt

This guideline covers the early and longer-term (rehabilitation) management of acute coronary syndromes. These include ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and unstable angina. The guideline aims to improve survival and quality of life for people who have a heart attack or unstable angina.

See the visual summaries on STEMI, unstable angina NSTEMI, and secondary prevention.

This guideline does not cover management of spontaneous coronary artery dissection.

The recommendations were developed before the COVID-19 pandemic. Acute coronary syndromes are a possible sign of acute myocardial injury in patients with COVID-19. NICE has produced a COVID-19 rapid guideline on acute myocardial injury.

Who is it for:

  1. Healthcare professionals

  2. Commissioners and providers

  3. Adults with acute coronary syndromes, their families and carers

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