Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia
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Arq. Bras. Cardiol. · May 2014
Does C-reactive protein add prognostic value to GRACE score in acute coronary syndromes?
The incremental prognostic value of plasma levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in relation to GRACE score has not been established in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) with non-ST segment elevation. ⋯ Although CRP is associated with hospital outcomes, this inflammatory marker does not increase the prognostic value of the GRACE score.
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Arq. Bras. Cardiol. · Apr 2014
Use of evidence-based interventions in acute coronary syndrome - Subanalysis of the ACCEPT registry.
The recommendations in guidelines are based on evidence; however, there is a gap between recommendations and clinical practice. ⋯ This registry showed high initial prescription rates of antiplatelet drugs, antithrombotic drugs, and statins, and lower prescription rates of beta-blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/IAT1RB. Independently of the class, the use of all drugs decreased by six months. Most patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction did not undergo myocardial reperfusion within the time recommended.