Assessment of Compliance With the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Guidelines for Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes Admitted to a Tertiary Care Hospital Coronary Care Unit

Sharayeva, M.; Tcheng, James E.; Cannon, Christopher P.

doi:10.1097/00132577-200203000-00005

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“…[25][26][27][28][29] The encouraging findings included 100% administration of aspirin to patients with ACSs, and 92% administration of beta-blockers. ACE inhibitors, however, were prescribed for only 53.8% of patients, 30 whereas the Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation (HOPE) trial demonstrates that all patients should receive this therapy on discharge. 31 Finally, lipid-lowering drugs were prescribed for only 51.3% of patients.…”

Section: Underuse Of Effective Treatments In Patients With Acute Coromentioning

confidence: 99%

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Acute Coronary Syndrome Emergency Treatment Strategies

Corbelli

Janicke²,

Corbelli³

et al. 2003

Critical Pathways in Cardiology: A Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine

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Clinical guidelines have been established to improve the effectiveness of treatment of patients seeking treatment for acute coronary syndromes and to address the variability in physician approaches to these risks. In patients with established coronary heart disease, clinical trials have consistently demonstrated reduction in morbidity and mortality with secondary prevention therapies. Both ends of this spectrum of therapy can be underused in patients receiving conventional care. Because implementation of evidence-based guideline recommendations into clinical care is limited, presented here is a rationale and process that have been successful in guideline implementation for patients with acute coronary syndromes.

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Section: Underuse Of Effective Treatments In Patients With Acute Coromentioning

confidence: 99%

“…31 Finally, lipid-lowering drugs were prescribed for only 51.3% of patients. 32 Thus, room exists for improved methodologies to increase the use of medical therapies to treat the continuum of ACS patient care.…”

Section: Underuse Of Effective Treatments In Patients With Acute Coromentioning

confidence: 99%