2020 Russian and European clinical practice guidelines for the management of NSTEMI patients: have approaches to antithrombotic therapy been simplified?
Highlights. Prescribtion patterns of antithrombotic therapy in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes have been comapred in 2020 Russian and European clinical practice guidelines for the management of NSTEMI patients.A comparative assessment of novel approaches of antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy recommended in 2020 European and Russian clinical practice guidelines for the management of patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome is reported. In prescribing antiplatelet therapy, ESC guidelines suggest focusing attention on a more complex set of regimens to balance ischemic and hemorrhagic risks. Approaches to prescribing anticoagulant therapy do not differ in the recommendations of two medical societies. Fondaparinux has compelling advantages over other drugs regarding the combination of efficacy and safety in patients.