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Acute coronary syndromes: considerations for improved acceptance and implementation of management guidelines.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22458581     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The management of acute coronary syndrome in Europe is covered by various European Society of Cardiology guidelines, which although valuable, are complex and may not always provide clear guidance in everyday clinical practice. Consequently, implementation of the guideline recommendations is frequently suboptimal. To complicate matters further, a wealth of new data from large trials examining novel anti-thrombotic agents will become or are already available, necessitating guideline updates. This article summarizes the gaps between current guideline-recommended treatment of acute coronary syndrome and daily practice as dictated by the evidence base, including recent trials. Reasons for the suboptimal implementation of the current European Society of Cardiology guidelines and possible solutions to making these more practice oriented are presented.
Authors:
Frans Van de Werf; Diego Ardissino; Héctor Bueno; Jean-Philippe Collet; Anthony Gershlick; Philippe Kolh; Steen Dalby Kristensen; Sigmund Silber; Freek Verheugt; Wojtek Wojakowski
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Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Expert review of cardiovascular therapy     Volume:  10     ISSN:  1744-8344     ISO Abbreviation:  Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther     Publication Date:  2012 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-03-30     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101182328     Medline TA:  Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  489-503     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiology, University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium. frans.vandewerf@uzleuven.be.
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