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Care and Outcomes of Asian-American Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients

Authors :
Qian, Feng
Ling, Frederick S.
Deedwania, Prakash
Hernandez, Adrian F.
Fonarow, Gregg C.
Cannon, Christopher P.
Peterson, Eric D.
Peacock, W. Frank
Kaltenbach, Lisa A.
Laskey, Warren K.
Schwamm, Lee H.
Bhatt, Deepak L.
Source :
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes; January 2012, Vol. 5 Issue: 1 p126-133, 8p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Asian-Americans represent an important United States minority population, yet there are limited data regarding the clinical care and outcomes of Asian-Americans following acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Using data from the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines-Coronary Artery Disease (GWTG-CAD) program, we compared use of and trends in evidence-based care AMI processes and outcome in Asian-American versus white patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19417713 and 19417705
Volume :
5
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48521475
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.111.961987