Lipid management among coronary artery disease patients with diabetes mellitus or advanced age

Am J Cardiol. 2001 Mar 1;87(5):646-9, A10. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(00)01447-8.

Abstract

Aggressive lipid management is likely beneficial for coronary artery disease patients with diabetes mellitus or of advanced age. Nevertheless, a study of a large national sample of patients seen in ambulatory medical practices suggests pharmacologic undertreatment in these high-risk groups.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Coronary Disease / drug therapy*
  • Diabetic Angiopathies / drug therapy*
  • Drug Utilization
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Hypolipidemic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome
  • United States

Substances

  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • Hypolipidemic Agents