Acute coronary syndrome patients admitted to a cardiology vs non-cardiology service: variations in treatment & outcome

• Main Authors: Deirdre E. O'Neill (Author), Danielle A. Southern (Author), Colleen M. Norris (Author), Blair J. O'Neill (Author), Helen J. Curran (Author), Michelle M. Graham (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Specialized cardiology services have contributed to reduced mortality in acute coronary syndromes (ACS).  We sought to evaluate the outcomes of ACS patients admitted to non-cardiology services in Southern Alberta. Methods Retrospective chart review performed on all troponin-posit...