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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

Management of STEMI and NSTEMI/UA.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
CardiologyEmergency Medicine
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regional clinical guidance

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS): guidance by region

Recommendations, thresholds and pathways can differ. Open the page written for the jurisdiction you need.

United StatesAcute coronary syndromesCardiology / Emergency · reviewed 2026-08-20CanadaAcute coronary syndromes: suspected ACS triage + post-discharge GP checklistCardiology / Emergency · reviewed 2026-08-20AustraliaAcute coronary syndromes: suspected ACS triage + post-discharge GP checklistCardiology / Emergency · reviewed 2026-08-20

Clinical Guidelines

2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes
National
NICE guideline [NG185] Acute coronary syndromes
National
SIGN 148 • Acute coronary syndrome
National
2014 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Patients With Non–ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes
Local
2014 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Patients With Non–ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes
Local
2021 ACC/AHA/SCAI Guideline for Coronary Artery Revascularization
Local
2021 ACC/AHA/SCAI Guideline for Coronary Artery Revascularization
Local
2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes
Local
2025 ACC/AHA/ACEP/NAEMSP/SCAI Guideline for the Management of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes
Local
2025 ACC/AHA/ACEP/NAEMSP/SCAI Guideline for the Management of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes
Local
JOINT TRAUMA SYSTEM CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE (JTS CPG): Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) (CPG ID:86)
Local