2023 Guidelines on Coronary Artery Disease: At a Glance

Abstract

The guidelines have been released in the recent ESC congress held in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The summary is in two headings, new recommendations and change of recommendations compared to the previous guidelines. The wording to use classes of recommendations— is recommended – Class I, should be considered – Class IIa, may be considered – Class IIb, not recommended – Class III. In this guidelines of ACS, both ST segment elevation myocardial infarction and non ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome diagnosis, management are addressed combinedly rather than separately as done in previous guidelines.Figures emphasizing the importance of evaluation of symptoms, diagnosis, and management are the highlights of the guidelines. Example: At initial assessment think ACS − Abnormal ECG, Clinical context, Stable patient?