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Table 1 Evidence-based interventions for acute coronary syndrome in primary care [5, 6]

From: Evidence-based interventions in primary care following acute coronary syndrome in Australia and New Zealand: a systematic scoping review

Category

Specific Areas for GP Actions

Lifestyle/Behavioural Risk Factors/Medical Management

Smoking Cessation

Nutrition Advice

Alcohol

Physical activity

Weight Management

Pharmacotherapy

Lipid management

Blood pressure management

Diabetes management

Antiplatelet agent prescription

ACEi/ARA prescription

Beta-blocker prescription

Statin prescription

Short-acting nitrate prescription

Psychological Management

Depression management

Social Support

Behaviour Change

Referral to cardiac rehabilitation

Chest pain action plan

  1. ACEi/ARB angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin-II receptor blocker