Comparison of Outcomes in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Discharged on Versus Not on Statin Therapy (from the Harmonizing Outcomes With Revascularization and Stents in Acute Myocardial Infarction Trial)

Dec 1, 2016 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Comparison of Outcomes in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Discharged on Versus Not on Statin Therapy (from the Harmonizing Outcomes With Revascularization and Stents in Acute Myocardial Infarction Trial)

Statin therapy is indicated after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to reduce recurrent ischemic events, but approximately 6% of patients with STEMI do not receive a statin prescription at discharge….

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Patterns and Predictors of Intensive Statin Therapy Among Patients With Diabetes Mellitus After Acute Myocardial Infarction

Dec 1, 2016 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Patterns and Predictors of Intensive Statin Therapy Among Patients With Diabetes Mellitus After Acute Myocardial Infarction

Intensive statin therapy is a central component of secondary prevention after acute myocardial infarction (AMI), particularly among high-risk patients, such as those with diabetes mellitus (DM). However, the frequency and…

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