The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on acute coronary syndromes are published online today in European Heart Journal.
Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc.Aug 25 2023 The document covers the management of unstable angina and all types of acute myocardial infarction.
Professor Robert Byrne, Guidelines task force chairperson, Mater Private Network and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland The heart requires a constant supply of blood to function normally. Blood flow can suddenly reduce or stop when a clot forms in an artery supplying the cardiac muscle, and this is known as acute coronary syndrome. The subtypes of acute coronary syndromes are defined according to the severity of blood flow reduction and its consequences: unstable angina and myocardial infarction, also called heart attack . Myocardial infarction can be further divided into complete and partial blockages. Dr.
Related StoriesLong-term management is crucial after an acute coronary syndrome, as patients are at increased risk of a repeat event. Management includes medications such as antiplatelets and aggressive control of cholesterol levels.
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