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Angina Pectoris
New angina pectoris data have been reported by researchers at University of Bristol
July 6th, 2008
"Objectives To determine whether coronary angiography for suspected stable angina pectoris is underused in older patients, women, south Asian patients, and those from socioeconomically deprived areas, and, if it is, whether this is associated with higher coronary event rates. Multicentre cohort with five year follow-up," scientists in Bristol, the United Kingdom report. " Six ambulatory care clinics in U.K.. Participants 1375 consecutive patients in whom coronary angiography was individually rated-as appropriate with the Rand consensus method. Main outcome measures Receipt of angiography (420 procedures); coronary mortality and acute coronary syndrome events. In a...
Source: Heart Disease Weekly (2008-07-06)
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