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Trends in the use of Guideline Recommended Medications in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction in an Indian Population.
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Objective:
The objective was to study the temporal trends used in the prescription following guidelines recommended in the treatment of ACS/AMI in an Indian population in a tertiary care hospital in South India.
Methods:
It was a retrospective observational study that included 150 cases collected from the Medical Records Department of the hospital. The patient files were studied and the relevant data was collected. Using the AHA/ACCA guidelines for the treatment of AMI and ACS, the prescription results were compared and the results were noted.
Results:
Under treatment of cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of not only death but also increased hospitalization as well as worsening of the patient’s condition and reduction in the years of life of the patient. Guidelines were put in place in order to help curb this problem of under treatment with better outcome. The study comprised of 150 patients of varying age groups who were all above 18 years of age. Dual antiplatelet therapy (95.4%), Beta blockers (71.6%), ACEIs (33.2%), ARBs (9.8%), anticoagulants (86.2%) Statins (88.2%) and CCBs (14.4%) used.
Conclusion:
Adherence to the guidelines has helped to reduce the mortality rates in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
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