Why the study?
Are there differences in knowledge and practices regarding drug therapy for acute myocardial infarction between cardiologists and generalist physicians?
Population
1211 cardiologists, internists, and family practitioners in the states of New York and Texas
Comparison
Survey assessing knowledge and practices… vs Comparison between cardiologists, internists…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May inform strategies to align generalist AMI prescribing with evidence; leaves open effects on outcomes.
Are there differences in knowledge and practices regarding drug therapy for acute myocardial infarction between cardiologists and generalist physicians?
Cardiologists demonstrate greater awareness and adherence to evidence-based drug therapies for acute myocardial infarction compared to generalist physicians.
Ayanian et al. (1994) studied this question.
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