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- M H Chin, J C Wang, J X Zhang, and R M Lang.
- Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Medical Center, Ill 60637, USA.
- J Gen Intern Med. 1997 Sep 1; 12 (9): 563-6.
AbstractTo determine if physician specialty is associated with underutilization and underdosing of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors among patients with heart failure, we reviewed the charts of 214 outpatients with decreased systolic function at an urban academic medical center. Regardless of whether patients were cared for by cardiologists, generalist physicians, or a combination of the two specialities, approximately 75% of the patients were taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. However, only approximately 60% of these patients were taking dosages proved to be efficacious in trials. Emphasis on adequate dosing is needed among all specialty groups.
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