Risk Factor Control for Coronary Artery Disease Secondary Prevention in Large Randomized Trials

OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated data from 3 federally funded trials that focused on optimal medical therapy to determine if formalized attempts at risk factor control within clinical trials are effective in achieving guideline-driven treatment goals for diabetic patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). BACKGROUND: Despite clear evidence of benefit for CAD secondary prevention, the level of risk factor control in clinical practice has been …