Episode 597: Clinical Guideline for Diagnosing and Managing Acute Coronary Syndromes
The Medical Journal of AustraliaShow Notes
Welcome to this podcast from the Medical Journal of Australia.
My name is Sally Block, the MJA’s news and online editor.
“The MJA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and work across Australia. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation I pay my respects to their Elders past and present.”
The MJA has recently published the Australian Clinical Guideline for Diagnosing and Managing Acute Coronary Syndromes 2025.
Professor Garry Jennings AO has a distinguished career as a cardiologist in clinical practice and was previously Director of Cardiology at The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, and Chair of the Division of Medicine. He is the Heart Foundation’s Chief Medical Advisor.
Professor Jennings is a co-author of the Guideline and joins me now.
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