Management, characteristics and outcomes of patients with acute coronary syndrome in Sri Lanka

201823 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Priyadarshani Galappatthy · University of Colombo

Vipula R. Bataduwaarachchi · University of Colombo

Priyanga Ranasinghe · University of Colombo

Gamini Galappatthy · Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine

Maheshi Wijayabandara · University of Colombo

Dinuka S. Warapitiya · University of Colombo

Mythily Sivapathasundaram

Abstract

In patients with ACS, aspirin, clopidogrel and statin use met audit standards in acute setting and on discharge. Vast majority of patients with STEMI underwent fibrinolyisis than PCI, due to limited resources. Primary PCI, planned coronary interventions and timely thrombolysis need improvement in Sri Lanka.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases Cardiac Health and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Heart

Volume 104, Issue 17, pp. 1424-1431

DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2017-312404

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