Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Sep 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyGastrointestinal bleeding in patients with acute coronary syndromes: incidence, predictors, and clinical implications: analysis from the ACUITY (Acute Catheterization and Urgent Intervention Triage Strategy) trial.
We assessed the incidence, predictors, and outcomes of gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). ⋯ GIB is a serious condition in the scenario of ACS and is independently associated with mortality and ischemic complications.
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Sep 2009
Multicenter StudyQuality of care for atrial fibrillation among patients hospitalized for heart failure.
This study sought to examine quality of care and warfarin use at discharge in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF). ⋯ Guideline-recommended warfarin use in patients with AF and HF is less than optimal, has not improved over time, and varies significantly according to age, race, risk profile, region, and hospital site.