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Evidence-based treatments for STEMI: are we doing enough?

Authors :
James, Stefan K.
Spertus, John A.
Source :
Lancet. 8/17/2013, Vol. 382 Issue 9892, p576-579. 4p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article examines the evidence-based treatment for patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) disorder. The refers to guidelines specified by National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE ) which calls for monitoring of adjunctive therapies for primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It also states that clinical trials conducted for STEMI care do not correspond to measures of patients' symptoms and quality of life.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
382
Issue :
9892
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
89810848
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(13)61716-X