About this event
A national Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) pathway and increasing use of high-sensitivity troponin testing porivdes clinicians a consistent approach to assessing selected patients in the community.
Join experts from general practice, emergency medicine and HealthPathways for practical approaches to assessing suspected ACS. Whether you are a GP, nurse practitioner, paramedic or work in urgent care, this session offers practical tools and greater confidence.
Through real-world cases and clinical insights, this session provides practical knowledge to apply in everyday practice.
Topics include:
why a national ACS pathway was developed
assessing suspected ACS safely in the community
the importance of clinical history, examination and ECG prior to troponin testing
choosing the right patients for troponin testing
knowing when to refer to hospital
understanding high-sensitivity troponin (whether lab-based or point-of-care)
interpreting local assay thresholds
applying the pathway in primary care, urgent care and rural settings.