Treatment Gaps Evident in Heart Disease Patients – MM1507
Hypertension is the most common condition seen in primary care and leads to myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, renal failure and death if not detected early and treated appropriately. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors have significantly decreased cardiovascular MI and hospitalisations for heart failure (HF) in patients with asymptomatic or symptomatic left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction.
Modern Medicine – July 2015
