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This study assesses adherence to National Heart Foundation guidelines for ACS in primary care in a regional centre in Western Australia. Patients discharged from hospital after a coronary event (unstable angina or myocardial infarction) or a coronary procedure (stent or coronary artery bypass graft) were identified through general practice electronic medical records. Patient data was extracted using a data form based on National Heart Foundation guidelines. Summary statistics were calculated and reported. Our study included 22 GPs and 44 patients in a regional centre. In total, 90% (n\u00a0=\u00a039) of discharge summaries recorded medications. Assessment of pharmacological management showed that 53% (n\u00a0=\u00a023) of patients received four or more classes of pharmacotherapy and that GPs often augmented medication beyond that prescribed at discharge. Of 15 smokers, 13 (87%) had advice to quit documented. Minimal advice for other risk-factor modification was documented in care plans. Patients with type 2 diabetes (n\u00a0=\u00a020) were 70% more likely to receive allied health referral (P\u00a0=\u00a00.02) and 60% more likely to receive advice regarding diet and exercise (P\u00a0=\u00a00.007). However, overall, only 30% (n\u00a0=\u00a013) of those eligible were referred to a dietician, and only 25% were referred to CR (n\u00a0=\u00a010) with six completing CR. Although most GPs did not use standardised tools for mood assessment, 18 (41%) patients were diagnosed as depressed, of which 88% (n\u00a0=\u00a016) were started on antidepressants and 28% (n\u00a0=\u00a06) were referred to a psychologist. Although pharmacotherapy, mood management and smoking cessation management generally followed recommended guidelines, risk factor management relating to diet and exercise by GPs require improvement. 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