Why the study?
Does contemporary medical management (1990 vs 1986) improve coronary risk factor control in patients 6-12 months after coronary artery bypass surgery?
Population
Patients evaluated 6 to 12 months after coronary artery bypass surgery.
Comparison
Medical management and risk factor modification… vs Medical management and risk factor modification…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
6 to 12 months post-surgery
Authors
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May reflect improved post-CABG risk factor management over time; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Does contemporary medical management (1990 vs 1986) improve coronary risk factor control in patients 6-12 months after coronary artery bypass surgery?
Management of coronary risk factors such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia significantly improved from 1986 to 1990 in post-CABG patients.
Simons et al. (1991) studied this question.
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