2010 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations. Part 9: Acute coronary syndromes
NZ Literature Abstract
posted by Research Admin on 8 November 2010
Authors
Robert E. O'Connor
Leo Bossaert
Hans-Richard Arntz
Stephen C. Brooks
Deborah Diercks
Gilson Feitosa-Filho
Jerry P. Nolan
Terry L. Vanden Hoek
Darren L. Walters
Aaron Wong
Michelle Welsford
Karen Woolfrey
Acute Coronary Syndrome Chapter Collaborators
Year of Publication
2010
Source
Circulation, 122, S422-S465
Publication Type
Journal article (peer reviewed)
Publication Status
Completed
Abstract
The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) ACS-MI Task Force included expert reviewers from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. These experts reviewed 25 topics related to the acute initial management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), which was further categorised as unstable angina, non–ST-elevation MI (UA/NSTEMI) and ST-elevation MI (STEMI). The Task Force reviewed the evidence specifically related to diagnosis and treatment of ACS in the out-of-hospital setting and the first hours of care in the in-hospital setting, typically in the emergency department (ED). The evidence review took place over several years, with ongoing refinement of recommendations being made as new evidence was published. The purpose of the review was to generate current, evidence-based treatment recommendations for healthcare providers who serve as the initial point of contact for patients with signs and symptoms suggestive of ACS.
Type of Study
Review
How to Access
http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/122/16_suppl_2/S422