Circ Cardiovasc Qual
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Circ Cardiovasc Qual · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of an EDTA-based chelation regimen on patients with diabetes mellitus and prior myocardial infarction in the Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT).
The Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT) showed clinical benefit of an EDTA-based infusion regimen in patients aged ≥50 years with prior myocardial infarction. Diabetes mellitus before enrollment was a prespecified subgroup. ⋯ URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00044213.
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Circ Cardiovasc Qual · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyFactors associated with longer time to treatment for patients with suspected acute coronary syndromes: a cohort study.
Rapid treatment of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) is important; causes of delay in emergency medical services care of ACS are poorly understood. ⋯ We found delays throughout ACS care, resulting in substantial differences in total times for women and older individuals. These delays may impact outcomes; a comprehensive approach to reduce delay is needed.