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…Background The management of lipids in a patient after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) forms an essential part of their treatment. Guidelines re…

…ncreases the proportion of patients presenting with a potential acute coronary syndrome (ACS) that can be discharged directly from the emergency depart…

…re 2Conclusion This case underscores the complexity of managing aortic dissection, especially when compounded by end-organ malperfusion, postoper…

…ance of intensive lipid lowering therapy (LLT) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is well-established. 1 According to recent NICE guidelines, the…

…Background Cardiovascular disease is a national priority, with a strategy shifting towards preven…

…Background Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among ind…

…onary intervention (PCI) for acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and chronic coronary syndromes (CCS). DES platforms, polymers and drugs have evolved significa…

…initiation, continuation, cessation or modification of HRT post myocardial infarction (MI.) This results in inconsistent decision making with a clear…

…tract 24 Figure 2Conclusions Routine pre-treatment with DAPT in NSTEMI is associated with increased bleeding risk without improvement …

…European Union.1 While most SCD cases are still attributable to coronary artery disease (CAD),2 prompt revascularisation and modern medical therapy have mark…

…ackground Prehospital delays remain critical barriers to timely acute coronary syndrome (ACS) care, particularly for patients referred from resource-co…

…nt (ED) attendances, making the rapid and accurate exclusion of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) a key clinical priority. High-sensitivity cardiac troponi…