When first introduced in 1981, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors were
indicated only for treatment of refractory hypertension. Since then, they have been shown to …

Background There is conflicting information about whether short-term mortality after
myocardial infarction is higher among women than among men after adjustment for age and …

Background Primary coronary angioplasty is an effective reperfusion strategy in acute
myocardial infarction. However, its availability is limited, and transporting patients to an …

Aims Previous studies have reported differences in the use of cardiovascular medications for
acute coronary syndromes (ACSs) according to the sex of the patient. We analysed which …

Aims We analysed the contemporary incidence, outcomes, and predictors of heart failure
(HF) and/or left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) before discharge in patients with …

BACKGROUND: There are limited data on the recent trend in the use of optimal evidence-
based medical therapies after acute coronary syndromes (ACSs). We sought to evaluate (1) …

This study on assessment issues in health care delivery in hospitals is based on four years
of extensive research at two very different sites. Wiener examines the quest to assess the …

The objective of this study was to determine the management and outcome of fewer selected
patients with an acute coronary syndrome during hospitalization and up to 1 year after …

In every year since 1984, cardiovascular disease has claimed the lives of more women than
men. Data from randomized trials indicate that gender contributes to increased mortality after …

BACKGROUND: Amongst a long list of health issues driving the disparity experienced by
Indigenous Australians, cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the primary target. It is the …