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The European Society of Cardiology 2024 Guidelines on Chronic Coronary Syndromes: A Critical Appraisal

Roberto Ferrari1,2, Luis Henrique W Gowdak3, Francisco Padilla4

  • 1Department of Cardiology, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy.

Journal of Clinical Medicine
|February 26, 2025
PubMed

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The European Society of Cardiology

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Clinical Guidelines

Background:

  • New guidelines for chronic coronary syndromes (CCSs) were released by the European Society of Cardiology in 2024.
  • These guidelines were published in the European Heart Journal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize and comment on the 2024 European Society of Cardiology guidelines for chronic coronary syndromes (CCSs).
  • To highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the new CCSs guidelines from an expert perspective.

Main Methods:

  • Experts reviewed the 123-page chronic coronary syndromes (CCSs) guidelines document.
  • Virtual discussions were held among experts to formulate comments on the guidelines.

Main Results:

  • The guidelines are considered comprehensive, up-to-date, and a significant advancement in diagnosing and treating chronic coronary syndromes (CCSs).
  • Key strengths include linking diagnosis and treatment to pathophysiology, adopting the "Diamond Approach" graphic, and innovative presentation with illustrations.
  • A minor point of discussion was the full adoption of the "Diamond Approach" principle regarding antianginal drug superiority.

Conclusions:

  • The reviewed guidelines represent a substantial improvement in chronic coronary syndromes (CCSs) management.
  • The authors provide a balanced commentary on the strengths and potential areas for refinement within the new CCSs guidelines.

Keywords:
ANOCAINOCAanginachronic coronary syndromediagnosismicrovascular anginamyocardial ischaemiatreatment

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