Journal article
Changing trends (1986–2003) in the use of lipid lowering medication in patients hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction: A community-based perspective
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this community-wide observational study were to describe nearly two decade long (1986-2003) trends in the use of lipid lowering therapy in patients hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and clinical and demographic factors associated with underutilization of this treatment regimen.
METHODS: A total of 9429 greater Worcester (MA) residents hospitalized with confirmed AMI at all metropolitan Worcester …
Authors
Yarzebski J; Granillo E; Spencer FA; Lessard D; Gurwitz JH; Gore JM; Goldberg RJ
Journal
International Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 132, No. 1, pp. 66–74
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2 2009
DOI
10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.10.055
ISSN
0167-5273