The new ACS guideline: Advancing best practice in optimal coronary care

Tune in to the Heart Foundation's CPD-accredited clinical webinar, The new ACS guideline: Advancing best practice in optimal coronary care.

Unveiling the first major update in nearly a decade, the new guideline signifies a critical advance in the care of people experiencing a heart attack or angina in Australia.

The event will be chaired by Professor Garry Jennings, Chief Medical Advisor of the Heart Foundation, and will feature members of the guideline expert steering group.

In 90 minutes of live presentations and Q&A with the experts, this webinar will unpack the latest evidence and recommendations to diagnose and treat people with acute coronary syndromes as efficiently, accurately and safely as possible.

Speakers:

• Prof. Louise Cullen - Director of Research and Innovation and Specialist in the Emergency and Trauma Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
• Prof. David Brieger - Head of Department of Cardiology, Concord Hospital, and Professor of Cardiology, University of Sydney
• Prof. Tom Briffa - Clinical cardiovascular researcher, University of Western Australia
• Dr. Charlotte Hespe - Head of General Practice and Primary Care Research at the Sydney School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA)

Topics to be discussed:

The webinar will unpack the latest recommendations and guidance, including:

• ECG patterns, beyond ST-segment elevation, that can indicate a heart attack and the need for emergency reperfusion
• New clinical decision pathways incorporating high-sensitivity cardiac troponin
• Stronger emphasis on the optimal timing of percutaneous coronary intervention
• Treatment guidance for specific groups, including those with cardiac arrest or spontaneous coronary artery dissection
• Detailed guidance on post-discharge care and secondary prevention measures
• Specific practice information for First Nations peoples, women, older adults and people living in regional and remote areas