Acute coronary syndrome patients admitted to a cardiology vs non-cardiology service: variations in treatment & outcome.
Deirdre E O'NeillDanielle A SouthernColleen M NorrisBlair J O'NeillHelen J CurranMichelle M GrahamPublished in: BMC health services research (2017)
In a large ACS population in the Calgary Health Region, 25% were admitted to non-cardiology services. These patients had worse outcomes, despite adjustment for baseline risk factor differences. Although many patients were appropriately admitted to non-cardiology services, the low use of investigations and secondary prevention medications may contribute to poorer patient outcome. Further research is required to identify process of care strategies to improve outcomes and lessen the burden of illness for patients and the health care system.
Keyphrases
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