European Society of Cardiology · Europe
ESC Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes
Single unified ACS guideline covering STEMI and NSTE-ACS: reperfusion timing, antithrombotic strategy and secondary prevention.
2023Version 2023Cardiology
Key recommendations
- AClass I
Primary PCI is the preferred reperfusion strategy if achievable within 120 minutes of STEMI diagnosis.
- AClass I
Loading dose aspirin plus a P2Y12 inhibitor in all ACS without contraindication.
- AClass I
High-intensity statin in all ACS patients irrespective of baseline LDL-C.
Applies to
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