Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Oct 2012
Statins, risk of diabetes, and implications on outcomes in the general population.
This study aimed to evaluate the association of statin exposure and incident diabetes, and subsequent outcomes in the general population. ⋯ Risk of diabetes was increased after statins, but outcomes were favorable.
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Oct 2012
Comparative StudyReduction in mortality as a result of direct transport from the field to a receiving center for primary percutaneous coronary intervention.
This study sought to determine whether mortality complicating ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) was impacted by the design of transport systems. ⋯ A STEMI system allowing EMS to transport patients directly to a primary PCI center was associated with a significant reduction in mortality. Our results support the concept of STEMI systems that include pre-hospital referral by EMS.