Profiles of primary cardiovascular risk in STEMI: How do these differ between men and women?
Scruth, Elizabeth Worrall-Carter, Linda Page, Karen Cheng, Eugene
Scruth, Elizabeth
Worrall-Carter, Linda
Page, Karen
Cheng, Eugene
Abstract
Our study investigated the primary risk factors present in patients admitted for acute coronary syndromes. There were significant numbers of current smokers, and patients with hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and diabetes. Aggressive secondary prevention measures are recommended, and education on hospital discharge is essential.
Keywords
Date
2012
Type
Journal article
Journal
Primary Care Cardiovascular Journal
Book
Volume
5
Issue
4
Page Range
176-180