Comments on the 2023 ESC guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes

Abstract

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has achieved a notable success by releasing a single document for the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS),1 as patients presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST-segment elevation (NSTE-ACS) share many common pathways, such as the initial diagnostic work-up, antithrombotic regimes and secondary prevention strategies. Therefore, the document reflects more accurately the clinical setting. Moreover, the new guidelines are more dynamic and contain numerous figures that can help physicians in their daily practice, as well as a central illustration useful to disseminate key messages.