2014 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Patients With Non–ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes (NSTE-ACS)
Published: September 23, 2014
- This complete revision of the 2007 guideline includes a new title, "Non–ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes," (NSTE-ACS) and new terminology, reflecting the continuum from unstable angina (UA) to acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
- Discharge planning, transition of care, and coordination of care is a key focus.
- Women and older populations are among the special populations considered.
- Patient and family education includes awareness of risk factors and lifestyle modification among others.
Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes
Ezra A. Amsterdam, MD, chair of the writing committee, announces the publication of the new Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes, describes the key changes, and explains their implications for clinicians and their patients.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: 2014 NSTE-ACS Clinical Practice Guidelines -- What's New? by Sarah A. Spinler, PharmD, FCCP, FAHA, FASHP, AACC, BCPS (AQ Cardiology)
- Top Things to Know: 2014 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Patients With Non–ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes (NSTE-ACS)
- Executive Summary
- Slide Set (PDF)
Recommended Reading
- 2012 Focused Update of the Guideline for the Management of Patients With Unstable Angina/Non–ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (Updating the 2007 Guideline and Replacing the 2011 Focused Update)
- 2014 Focused Update of the Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
- 2012 Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
- 2013 Guideline for the Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
- 2011 Guideline for PCI
- 2011 Guideline for CABG