TY  - JOUR
T1  - Influence of noninvasive cardiovascular imaging in primary prevention: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
AU  - Hackam DG, Shojania KG, Spence J, et al
Y1  - 2011/06/13
N1  - 10.1001/archinternmed.2011.69
JO  - Archives of Internal Medicine
SP  - 977
EP  - 982
VL  - 171
IS  - 11
N2  - 
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

SN  - 0003-9926
M3  - doi: 10.1001/archinternmed.2011.69
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinternmed.2011.69
ER  -