Addressing current challenges in optimization of lipid management following an ACS event: Outcomes of the ACS EuroPath III initiative.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering is key to reduce atherosclerotic disease progression and recurrent events for patients after acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, LDL-C management for post-ACS patients remains challenging in clinical practice.

Hypothesis

The ACS EuroPath III project was designed to optimize LDL-C management in post-ACS patients by promoting guideline implementation and translating existing evidence into effective actions.

Methods

Three surveys targeting cardiologists (n = 555), general practitioners (GPs; n = 445), and patients (n = 662) were conducted in Europe, with the aim of capturing information on patient characteristics and treatment during acute phase, discharge and follow-up. GPs' and patients' opinions on ke

SUBMITTER: Catapano AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10106658 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature