RT Journal
A1 Baruch L, Phillips RA
T1 Quality: The need for intelligent efforts
JF Archives of Internal Medicine
JO Archives of Internal Medicine
YR 2005
FD July 11
VO 165
IS 13
SP 1455
OP 1456
DO 10.1001/archinte.165.13.1455
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinte.165.13.1455
AB 
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. During the past 30 years, a stream of effective medications and counseling interventions have been developed to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Professional organizations such as the American Heart Association and National Cholesterol Education Program have developed guidelines to integrate evidence-based care into day-to-day clinical practice. Despite widespread dissemination of the various guidelines, a significant number of patients with cardiovascular disease are recipients of suboptimal care.1