Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5929034 | American Heart Journal | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Approximately 70% of a contemporary STEMI population did not have known CHD before their event, and >Â 40% of those events would be considered premature. Despite the significant burden of cardiovascular risk factors, use of preventive therapy was alarmingly low in patients presenting with STEMI.
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Authors
Michael D. MD, Jay N. MD, Ross F. MS, Thomas MD, Kevin J. MD, Timothy D. MD,