Risk Factor Optimization and Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy in US Veterans With Peripheral Arterial and Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease Compared to Veterans With Coronary Heart Disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a systemic process involving multiple vascular beds and includes coronary heart disease (CHD), ischemic cerebrovascular disease (ICVD), and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). All these manifestations are associated with an increased risk of subsequent myocardial infarction, stroke, and death. Guideline-directed medical therapy is recommended for all patients with CVD. In a cohort of US veterans, we identified 1,242,015 patients with CVD receiving care in 130 Veterans Affairs facilities from October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - July 28, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ravi S. Hira, Jennifer B. Cowart, Julia M. Akeroyd, David J. Ramsey, Yashashwi Pokharel, Vijay Nambi, Hani Jneid, Anita Deswal, Ali Denktas, Addison Taylor, Khurram Nasir, Christie M. Ballantyne, Laura A. Petersen, Salim S. Virani Tags: Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research