Are we negating the benefits of CABG by forgetting secondary prevention?

P. R. Belcher; A. Gaw; M. Cooper; M. Brown; D. J. Wheatley; Grace M. Lindsay

doi:10.1038/sj.jhh.1001469

Are we negating the benefits of CABG by forgetting secondary prevention?

P. R. Belcher, A. Gaw, M. Cooper, M. Brown, D. J. Wheatley, Grace M. Lindsay

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Abstract

In this prospective observational study, we examined the prescription of anti-anginal drugs preoperatively compared to at one year after operation and the extent to which medically managed secondary prevention measures, including control of hypertension and hyperlipidaemia, were achieved in this patient group.

Original language	English
Journal	Journal of Human Hypertension
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jhh.1001469
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 2002

Keywords

coronary
hypertension
surgery

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