It is important that the medical profession play a significant role in critically evaluating the
use of diagnostic procedures and therapies as they are introduced and tested in the …

Basic life support (BLS) is the foundation for saving lives following cardiac arrest.
Fundamental aspects of BLS include immediate recognition of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) …

This consensus document, a summary of the views of an expert panel organized by the
European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI), appraises the …

Background: Some studies report that women are less likely to present with chest pain for
acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Information on symptom presentation, perception of …

The recommendations listed in this CPG are, whenever possible, evidence based. An
extensive evidence review was conducted through October 2012, and other selected …

This consensus document, a summary of the views of an expert panel organized by the
European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI), appraises the …

The ACC/AHA Task Force on Practice Guidelines was formed to make recommendations
regarding the diagnosis and treatment of patients with known or suspected cardiovascular …

2011 ACCF/AHA Focused Update Incorporated Into the ACC/AHA 2007 Guidelines for the
Management of Patients With Unstable Angina/Non–ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction …

Despite a dramatic decline in mortality over the past three decades, coronary heart disease
is the leading cause of death and disability in the US Importantly, recent advances in the …

For new or updated text, view the 2011 Focused Update. Text supporting unchanged
recommendations has not been updated. The ACC/AHA Task Force on Practice Guidelines …