The challenge of secondary prevention for coronary heart disease in older patients: findings from the British Women's Heart and Health Study and the British Regional Heart Study.
BACKGROUND: Secondary prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD) among older individuals is associated with considerable benefit. METHODS: In this study, we have examined the extent of secondary prevention among British women and men aged 60-79 years who were surveyed and examined between 1998 and...
Main Authors: | Lawlor, D, Whincup, P, Emberson, JR, Rees, K, Walker, M, Ebrahim, S |
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Formato: | Journal article |
Idioma: | English |
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2004
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