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Recent Trends in the Care of Patients With Non—ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes.

Authors :
Mehta, Rajeridra H.
Roe, Matthew T.
Chen, Anita Y.
Lytle, Barbara L.
Pollack Jr., Charles V.
Brindis, Ralph G.
Smith Jr., Sidney C.
Harrington, Robert A.
Fintel, Dan
Fraulo, Elizabeth S.
Califf, Robert M.
Gibler, W. Brian
Ohman, E. Magnus
Peterson, Eric D.
Source :
Archives of Internal Medicine; 10/9/2006, Vol. 166 Issue 18, p2027-2034, 8p, 4 Charts, 4 Graphs
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article looks into the treatment of patients with high-risk non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes to identify trends in the compliance to guideline-based treatments. It has been noted that the use of each guideline and the overall adherence to the guidelines improved substantially throughout the study period. The study revealed that there was a 5% increase in antiplatelet agents usage during the acute phase while the use of lipid-lowering agents increased by 11% after discharge.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00039926
Volume :
166
Issue :
18
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Archives of Internal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22676291
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1001/archinte.166.18.2027