Treatment of patients with acute coronary syndromes in the Netherlands in 2000-2001; a comparison with other European countries and with the guidelines.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are being applied in daily clinical practice, and in what ways the management differs between the Netherlands and other member countries of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). DESIGN: Prospective, observational study.

Authors

Nieuwlaat R; Vermeer F; Scholte op Reimer WJM; Boersma E; van 't Hof AWJ; Simoons ML

Journal

Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde, Vol. 148, No. 38, pp. 1878–1882

Publication Date

September 18, 2004

ISSN

0028-2162

Associated Experts

Robby Nieuwlaat

Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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Fields of Research (FoR)

32 Biomedical and Clinical Sciences 3202 Clinical Sciences

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Acute Disease Aged Coronary Angiography Coronary Disease Electrocardiography Europe Female Guideline Adherence Humans Male Middle Aged Netherlands Practice Guidelines as Topic Prospective Studies Risk Factors Syndrome Time Factors Treatment Outcome