Journal article
Nitroglycerin as an indicator for the presence of coronary heart disease
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the value of sublingual nitroglycerin on a patient's medication profile as an indicator to aid pharmacists in the identification of patients with coronary heart disease. Design: Retrospective chart review. Setting: 14 long term care institutions in Edmonton, Alta. Patients: 274 patients who had been prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin. Interventions: None. Main Results: The positive predictive value of sublingual …
Authors
Tsuyuki RT; Olson KL; Teo KK
Journal
Canadian Pharmaceutical Journal, Vol. 132, No. 8, pp. 32–36
Publication Date
January 1, 1999
ISSN
0828-6914