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Impact of a Decision Aid on Patient Participation in Decision Making and Resource Use in Low Risk Chest Pain Patients: A Randomized Trial

Posted on January 3, 2012 by
Clinicians in the U.S. may miss two of every 100 patients with acute myocardial infarction or unstable angina (i.e., acute coronary syndromes, or ACS) presenting to the emergency department (ED) even after considering the history, physical examination, initial electrocardiogram and cardiac biomarkers (troponin levels). Continue reading →
Posted in Decision Aid Effectiveness, Investigator-Initiated Grants, Investigator-Initiated Research, Patient Involvement | Tagged angina, chest pain, decision aids, decision-making, patient participation | Permalink

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Treatment Choices for Stable Angina

Posted on January 3, 2012 by
Heart disease can be a scary diagnosis. Luckily there are many treatments available for coronary artery disease to help improve symptoms and prevent heart attacks. To help people decide which treatment is right for them, the Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Treatment Choices for Coronary Artery Disease. Continue reading →
Posted in Cardiovascular Disease Programs | Tagged bypass surgery, cardiac, chest pain, coronary artery disease, heart attacks, heart disease, Shared Decision-Making® programs, stable angina, stenting | Permalink
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Living with Coronary Heart Disease

Posted on January 3, 2012 by
A diagnosis of heart disease is life-changing. So, what is the best way to live longer and better manage your symptoms? To answer these questions, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Living with Coronary Heart Disease. Continue reading →
Posted in Cardiovascular Disease Programs, Chronic Condition Programs | Tagged chest pain, cholesterol, coronary artery disease, heart attacks, heart disease, high blood pressure, quit smoking, Shared Decision-Making® programs | Permalink