Journal article
Management of acute coronary syndromes in developing countries: ACute Coronary Events—a multinational Survey of current management Strategies
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The burden of cardiovascular diseases is predicted to escalate in developing countries. We investigated the descriptive epidemiology, practice patterns, and outcomes of patients hospitalized with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) in African, Latin American, and Middle Eastern countries.
METHODS: In this prospective observational registry, 12,068 adults hospitalized with a diagnosis of ACS were enrolled between January 2007 and January …
Authors
Investigators TA
Journal
American Heart Journal, Vol. 162, No. 5, pp. 852–859.e22
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
November 2011
DOI
10.1016/j.ahj.2011.07.029
ISSN
0002-8703
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Acute Coronary SyndromeAdrenergic AntagonistsAfricaAgedAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAspirinCardiac CatheterizationDeveloping CountriesFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHospitalizationHumansHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsLatin AmericaMaleMiddle EastMyocardial InfarctionPractice Patterns, Physicians'Prospective StudiesRegistriesRisk FactorsTreatment Outcome