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Society of Chest Pain Centers and American Heart Association release joint scientific statement on Practical Implementation of the Guidelines for Unstable Angina/Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in the Emergency Department

DAYTON – AHA and SCPC issued a scientific statement offering practical steps to help ED physicians implement the evidence based guidelines for rapid evaluation, assessment and treatment of unstable angina/Non ST-Segment elevation myocardial infarction patients into clinical practice.

The joint statment also addresses intitial therapy for ACS patients. Intended to contain practical tools, the statement assists the emergency department in insuring that the most efficient and practical treatments are being utilized.

The complete scientific statment is available here:

Joint Statement

About the Society of Chest Pain Centers
The Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC) is an international professional society focused on improving care for patients with acute coronary syndromes and related maladies. Established in 1998, the Society is dedicated to patient advocacy and focusing on ischemic heart disease. Central to its mission is the question, “What is right for the patient?” In answer, the Society promotes protocol-based medicine, often delivered through a Chest Pain Center model to address the diagnosis and treatment of acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, and to promote the adoption of process improvement science by healthcare providers. SCPC is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

For more information on the Society of Chest Pain Centers visit www.scpcp.org, or contact Robert Weisenburger Lipetz, Executive Director at (614) 442-5950 or director@scpcp.org.

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