47 Hba1c testing in patients admitted with acute coronary syndromes identifies poor glycaemic control and facilitates new diagnoses of diabetes

Abstract

There were no referrals made to the Lipid Clinic. Conclusions Our study showed that high-risk CVD patients were not adequately treated to target LDL-C concentrations. This highlights the need for education and increasing awareness of local guidelines and patient pathways for secondary prevention of CVD.We recommend a comprehensive discharge summary post-PCI inclusive of family history of premature heart disease, lipid levels and targets for treatment for the primary care .