Association between functional status and use and effectiveness of beta-blocker prophylaxis in elderly survivors of acute myocardial infarction
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The strong association between the functional impairment and the use of beta-blockers after acute myocardial infarction in the elderly patients are studied. The survival benefits are observed in the patients, who are using beta-blockers, with and without functional impairments.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase inhibitors in older persons with acute myocardial infarction: evidence for an age-statin interaction
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The results of clinical investigations for identifying the relationship between hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductate inhibitors (statins) and patient outcomes in elderly persons with acute myocardial infarction are discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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Quality of care of Medicare beneficiaries with acute myocardial infarction: who is included in quality improvement measurement?
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The article targets the need for older patients to be included in heart attack medical care quality measurements, as they are currently an under-represented patient group.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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