Association between functional status and use and effectiveness of beta-blocker prophylaxis in elderly survivors of acute myocardial infarction

Article Abstract:

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.

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Beta Blockers, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Adrenergic beta blockers, Adrenergic beta-antagonists

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Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase inhibitors in older persons with acute myocardial infarction: evidence for an age-statin interaction

Article Abstract:

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.

Aged, Elderly, Patient outcomes, Complications and side effects, Risk factors, Statins

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Quality of care of Medicare beneficiaries with acute myocardial infarction: who is included in quality improvement measurement?

Article Abstract:

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.

Product quality, Quality management, Medical care quality, Cardiac patients, Medicare, Outcome and process assessment (Health Care), Outcome and process assessment (Medical care)

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