RT Journal
A1 Hackam DG, Shojania KG, Spence J, et al
T1 Influence of noninvasive cardiovascular imaging in primary prevention: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
JF Archives of Internal Medicine
JO Archives of Internal Medicine
YR 2011
FD June 13
VO 171
IS 11
SP 977
OP 982
DO 10.1001/archinternmed.2011.69
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinternmed.2011.69
AB 
The past 30 years have seen substantial improvements in the treatment of most major forms of cardiovascular disease. Despite this, significant gaps in the application of proven treatments remain; these include deficiencies in the use of evidence-based therapies and failure to provide and follow up on recommendations relating to diet, physical activity, and smoking cessation. For example, a large multinational registry of 67 888 patients with established atherosclerosis or multiple cardiovascular risk factors recently reported substantial underuse of statins, antiplatelet agents, and other evidence-based medications.1 Addressing these care gaps is a major goal advocated by scientific associations and embedded in a range of practice guidelines.2- 5