David Wood Magnus Ohman Kenneth Morgan Philip Poole-Wilson EUROACTION Study: Nurse-Led Teams Succeed in Modifying Lifestyle to Reduce Coronary Risks REFERENCE: Abstract 986; Hot Line 1 Session David W
David Wood
Magnus Ohman
Kenneth Morgan
Philip Poole-Wilson
EUROACTION Study: Nurse-Led Teams Succeed in Modifying Lifestyle to Reduce Coronary Risks
REFERENCE: Abstract 986; Hot Line 1 SessionDavid Wood, Imperial College, LondonA multi-disciplinary preventive cardiology programme directed by nurses has achieved superior results in patient compliance over and above usual care in either hospital or general practice. The EUROACTION study investigated the scope for improving on diet, smoking and exercise goals for high-risk coronary patient and others at risk of coronary disease.David Woodfrom London’s Imperial College presented findings from 10 000 patients at a “Hot Line” session of the Cardiology Congress. Afterwards he discussed the practical implications of the findings with Peter Goodwin.
Atherothrombotic Disease: World-Wide Regional Differences, Urgent Action Needed!
REFERENCE: Abstract 122Magnus Ohman, Duke University, Durham, North CarolinaAlthough atherosclerosis is often thought to be a western disease, conditions like coronary artery disase, cerebrovascular disease and peripheral arterial disease are prevalent and increasing in many other regions of the world, where insufficient action to avoid atherothrombotic disease has been taken.Magnus Ohmanfrom Duke University told delegates in Barcelona about his findings from the REACH registry. He discussed the implications with Peter Goodwin.
Primary Angioplasty: Better for Older Patients Too
REFERENCE: Abstract P4638Kenneth Morgan, Royal Lancaster InfirmaryPrimary angioplasty rather than thrombolyis should be given to patients diagnosed with myocardial infarction regardless of age, according to a new study from the UK.Kenneth Morganpresented his data showing that older patients, too, have better survival and a reduction of stroke if they have primary pci rather than thrombolyis. He talked about his findings with Sarah Maxwell, who also heard comments on the study fromPhilip Poole-Wilson.
COMMENT: The Value of Primary PCI in Older Patients
REFERENCE: Abstract P4638Philip Poole-Wilson, Imperial College, London