The impact of age on the implementation of evidence-based medications in patients with coronary artery disease and its prognostic significance: a retrospective cohort study

The impact of age on the implementation of evidence-based medications in patients with coronary artery disease and its prognostic significance: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Elderly patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) frequently complicated with more cardiovascular risk factors, but received fewer evidence-based medications (EBMs). This study explored the association of EBMs compliance in different age groups and the risk of long-term death....

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Main Authors: Tian-li Xia, Fang-yang Huang, Yi-ming Li, Hua Chai, Bao-tao Huang, Yuan-Wei-Xiang Ou, Qiao Li, Xiao-bo Pu, Zhi-liang Zuo, Yong Peng, Mao Chen, De-jia Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Coronary artery disease
Elderly
Evidence-based medications
Mortality
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5049-x

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