NTSE-ACS for Professionals


In the United States, non–ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE-ACS) affects more than 625,000 patients annually, or almost three fourths of all patients with ACS.

At presentation, patients with unstable angina (UA) and non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) can be difficult to distinguish.

Learn more about NSTE-ACS and ischemia-guided strategy approach to care and other critical information on NSTE-ACS.


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This NSTE-ACS page for professionals is part of the Guidelines Transformation & Optimization Program and is supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca. The American Heart Association’s Guideline Transformation & Optimization (GTO) Program is a comprehensive, coordinated approach to accelerate guidelines into clinical practice.

Visit www.heart.org/gto to learn more.