International Prevalence, Recognition, and Treatment of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Outpatients With Atherothrombosis

Abstract

CONTEXT: Atherothrombosis is the leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality around the globe. To date, no single international database has characterized the atherosclerosis risk factor profile or treatment intensity of individuals with atherothrombosis. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether atherosclerosis risk factor prevalence and treatment would demonstrate comparable patterns in many countries around the world.

Authors

Bhatt DL; Steg PG; Ohman EM; Hirsch AT; Ikeda Y; Mas J-L; Goto S; Liau C-S; Richard AJ; Röther J

Journal

JAMA, Vol. 295, No. 2, pp. 180–189

Publisher

American Medical Association (AMA)

Publication Date

January 11, 2006

DOI

10.1001/jama.295.2.180

ISSN

0098-7484

Associated Experts

Nader Khalidi

Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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