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Improving the management of acute coronary syndromes in Australia: translating evidence to outcomes
Author(s) -
Huynh L. T.,
Phillips P. A.,
Chew D. P.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
internal medicine journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.596
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-5994
pISSN - 1444-0903
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-5994.2007.01373.x
Subject(s) - medicine , acute coronary syndrome , intensive care medicine , disease management , quality management , disease , cardiology , myocardial infarction , management system , management , parkinson's disease , economics
Cardiovascular disease imposes a heavy burden of morbidity and mortality on the Australian community. This situation is likely to exacerbate as the number of elderly Australians increase. Management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) is underpinned by a robust evidence base, which is outlined in clinical practice guidelines. Yet, despite wide diffusion of guidelines, many Australians who experience acute coronary syndromes do not receive optimal care. This article reviews what we have learnt from previous quality improvement initiatives and discusses what we need to know to improve acute coronary syndromes management in Australia.