The impact of statins on health services utilization and mortality in older adults discharged from hospital with ischemic heart disease: a cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cardiovascular disease (CVD) carries a high burden of morbidity and mortality and is associated with significant utilization of health care resources, especially in the elderly. Numerous randomized trials have established the efficac...

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Main Authors: Sketris Ingrid S, Kirkland Susan A, Cooke Charmaine A, Cox Jafna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/9/198