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Cardiology: ACS & Heart Failure

Acute coronary syndromes, antiplatelets, guideline-directed heart-failure therapy, diuretics, PE, cor pulmonale and dyslipidaemia.

16 resources

This collection provides insights into acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and heart failure management. It is designed for clinicians and students seeking to understand the latest guidelines and treatment strategies in these critical areas of cardiology.

01Lecture slidesACS by Labu AlbertLabu AlbertCardiology· 41 pagesA clinical presentation on Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) covering its epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, diagnosis (including ECG findings in STEMI), and management of both STEMI and NSTEMI, with specific context on coronary artery disease prevalence in Uganda.Start here — ACS
02Guidelines & protocolsMANAGEMENT OF ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMEAmerican College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP), Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI)Cardiology· 2025· 2 pagesThis document provides clinical guidelines for the management of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), detailing recommendations for treatment and interventions.ACS management guideline
03Clinical notesACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMESRobert J. DiDomenico, Paul P. Dobesh, Shannon W. FinksCardiology· 2023· 10 pagesThis chapter discusses acute coronary syndrome (ACS), its classification, clinical presentation, and management strategies, including the use of anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents.ACS pharmacotherapy
04Clinical reviewsAppproach to a patient with Chest PainBUGeneral Medicine· 2025· 40 pagesThis presentation outlines the critical aspects of evaluating and managing patients presenting with chest pain. It covers anatomy, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and management strategies.Chest pain approach
05Clinical reviewsCOMPLETE REVASCULARIZATION GUIDED BY FUNCTIONAL CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY IN STEMIAzienda Ospedaliera Universitaria S. Anna, Cona, ItalyCardiology· 2026· 10 pagesThis article discusses the efficacy of complete coronary-artery revascularization in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and multivessel disease, comparing physiology-guided revascularization to conventional angiography.Complete revascularisation in STEMI
06Clinical reviewsPRASUGREL VERSUS TICAGRELOR IN ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMESUniversity of GothenburgCardiology· 2026· 9 pagesThis article compares the effectiveness of prasugrel and ticagrelor in patients with acute coronary syndromes through a registry-based trial.Prasugrel vs ticagrelor
07Guidelines & protocols2023 Focused Update of the 2021 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failureEuropean Society of Cardiology (ESC)Cardiology· 2023· 13 pagesThis document provides a focused update of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of both acute and chronic heart failure, incorporating contributions from the Heart Failure Association and multiple expert task‑force members.ESC heart failure update
08Clinical reviewsTHE HEART FAILURE KNIGHTSDepartment of Medicine, ASST Mantova, C. Poma Hospital, ItalyCardiology· 2023· 21 pagesThis article discusses the 2021 European Society of Cardiology guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure, focusing on optimal drug therapy and the introduction of new treatment options.HF guideline therapy
09Clinical reviewsCONSENSUS STATEMENT ON THE CURRENT PHARMACOLOGICAL PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF HEART FAILUREAndrew P Sindone, Carmine De Pasquale, John Amerena, Christine Burdeniuk, Alicia Chan, Andrew Coats, David L Hare, Peter Macdonald, Aaron Sverdlov, John J AthertonCardiology· 2022· 6 pagesThis document presents a consensus statement focusing on the evaluation of new and established drugs for the prevention and treatment of heart failure, reflecting updates since the 2018 guidelines.Read: Abstract · p. 1HF pharmacotherapy consensus
10Clinical reviewsNYHA CLASSIFICATION FOR DECISION-MAKING IN HEART FAILURE: TIME TO REASSESS?Post-Graduate Program in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Sciences, Medical School, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul; Cardiovascular Division, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre; Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's HospitalCardiology· 4 pagesThis document discusses the New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification system for categorizing patients with heart failure based on symptoms and physical activity limitations. It highlights the system's historical significance and its implications for clinical trials and treatment decisions.NYHA revisited
11Clinical reviewsHAEMODYNAMIC VALIDATION OF THE THREE-STEP HFA-PEFF ALGORITHM TO DIAGNOSE HEART FAILURE WITH PRESERVED EJECTION FRACTIONDepartment of Management, Information and Production Engineering, University of Bergamo; Department of Cardiology, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS; Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan; Department ofCardiology· 2023· 8 pagesThis article presents the validation of the HFA-PEFF algorithm, a three-step approach for diagnosing heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). It evaluates the algorithm's effectiveness in determining the likelihood of HFpEF in patients.HFpEF — HFA-PEFF algorithm
12Clinical reviewsSGLT-2 Inhibitors in Heart Failure: A Review of Current EvidenceUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Baylor Scott and White Research InstituteCardiology· 2023· 9 pagesThis review discusses the role of SGLT-2 inhibitors in the management of heart failure, highlighting their impact on cardiovascular outcomes across different ejection fraction categories.SGLT2 inhibitors in HF
13Clinical reviewsOPTIMAL DIURETIC STRATEGIES IN HEART FAILUREUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamCardiology· 2021· 8 pagesThis review article discusses the optimal diuretic strategies for managing heart failure, focusing on the implications of various diuretics and their effects on patient outcomes.Diuretic strategies
14Lecture slides2026 Acute Pulmonary Embolism Management GuidelineAmerican Heart AssociationCardiovascular Medicine· 2026· 29 pagesA comprehensive clinical update outlining the evaluation, risk stratification, and diagnostic testing pathways for patients with suspected acute pulmonary embolism, based on the joint ACC/AHA/ACCP/ACEP guidelines.2026 PE guideline
15Lecture slidesCurrent management of Dyslipidemia in Clinical PracticeMengo HospitalCardiology· 2026· 41 pagesA clinical presentation reviewing the definition, risk stratification, and management of dyslipidaemia, focusing on patients at very high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and therapeutic options beyond statins.Dyslipidaemia
16Lecture slidesCor Pulmonale: Causes, Diagnosis, and ManagementDr. Achiro KevinInternal Medicine· 28 pagesA clinical presentation outlining the definition, etiology, epidemiology, classification, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and management of cor pulmonale, which is right ventricular impairment caused by primary respiratory disorders.Cor pulmonale

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