On 11 June 2025, 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.
The webinar has been accredited by the RACGP and ACRRM for 1.5 Educational Activity CPD hours (RACGP activity number: 1229666 ACRRM activity number: 36647).
- Webinar: The new ACS guideline: Advancing best practice in optimal coronary care
- Date: Wednesday, 11 June 2025
- Time: 7pm – 8:30 pm AEST. Live and recorded, free Zoom webinar.
Speakers include:
- Professor Louise Cullen, Director of Research and Innovation and Specialist in the Emergency and Trauma Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
- Professor David Brieger, Head of Department of Cardiology, Concord Hospital and Professor of Cardiology, University of Sydney
- Professor 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)
- Professor Garry Jennings (Chair), Chief Medical Advisor at the Heart Foundation.
Topics to be discussed:
- 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.
Click here to register.
Disclaimer: This article was provided by Heart Foundation. While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network does not warrant or represent the accuracy, currency and completeness of any information or material included within.
