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Acute coronary syndromes

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Last updated:17th Nov 2020
Status: Live
Acute coronary syndromes - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)


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.

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

The recommendations in this guideline 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.


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