Management of acute coronary syndrome without ST-segment elevation

· ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST-segment elevation acute (NSTE-ACS) coronary syndrome are referred to collectively as acute coronary syndrome (ACS) · The latter includes non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and unstable angina pectoris (NSTEMI). Cardiovascular catheterization must be immediately recommended in cases of STEMI. · The management and diagnosis of NSTE-ACS are more difficult. The most recent ESC treatment guidelines for NSTE-ACS were released in 2020 which cover the areas of diagnosis, risk assessment, antithrombotic therapy, invasive or non-invasive coronary diagnostics, and long-term management. · In order to enable a quick triage decision (rule-in as possible NSTEMI or rule-out as NSTEMI excluded) in the emergency room or the chest pain unit, the guidelines put a focus on the deployment of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin assays combined with established diagnostic algorithms. Disclaimer: Lupin makes no representation or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any scientific information shared by the HCP on the ­­­STAR UPDATE podcast. You should not allow the contents of this to substitute for your own medical judgment, which you should exercise in evaluating the information on this website.