Implementation of Primary and Secondary Prevention Measures in Patients Following Acute Coronary Syndromes

Authors

  • Grigorios G. Tsigas
  • Dimitra Malami
  • Vasiliki Limperi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2015/hc.v3i1%20sup.105

Abstract

Despite primary and secondary methods for the prevention of acute coronary syndromes, there is still poor patient and physician understanding of the importance of smoking cessation. Cardiovascular risk decreases significantly after smoking cessation, however, there is a paucity of counseling programs regarding this issue after hospitalization. Such programs have proved to be cost effective and should be provided as standard care.

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Vol. 3 No. 1 sup (2008)

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Athens Cardiology Update 2008

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