The year in cardiology 2013: acute coronary syndromes.

Hamm, Christian W; Crea, Filippo · Eur Heart J · 2014

review · Level V

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Abstract

Patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) remain a challenging medical condition with potential in improving outcome despite major advances over recent years. During the year 2013, progress has been made with respect to a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms and diagnosing ACS. In addition, new studies provided fundamental insights the optimal management, particularly with respect to the best antithrombotic regimen.

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