Post-discharge and long-term follow-up after an acute coronary syndrome: International Collaborative Group of CNCF position paper.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Long-term follow-up after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) presents a crucial challenge due to the high residual cardiovascular risk and the potential for major bleeding events. Although several treatment strategies are available, this article focuses on patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ACS, which is a frequent clinical situation. This position paper aims to support physicians in daily practice to improve the management of ACS patients.

Material and methods

A group of recognized international and French experts in the field provides an overview of current evidence-based recommendations - supplemented by expert opinion where such evidence is lacking - and a practical guide for the management of patients with ACS after hospi

SUBMITTER: Sabouret P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9266793 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature