Secondary prevention therapies in acute coronary syndrome and relation to outcomes: observational study

201938 citationsJournal Articlediamond Open Access

Authors

Clara K Chow · Westmead Institute

David Brieger · The University of Sydney

Mark L. Ryan · Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital

Nadarajah Kangaharan · Royal Darwin Hospital

Karice Hyun · The University of Sydney

Tom Briffa · The George Institute for Global Health

Abstract

Use of secondary prevention therapies diminishes over time following an ACS. Patients receiving secondary prevention had decreased rates of death and MACE at 2 years.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Heart Asia

Volume 11, Issue 1, pp. e011122-e011122

DOI: 10.1136/heartasia-2018-011122

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