American Heart Journal
Volume 157, Issue 1 , Pages 61-68 , January 2009

Acute coronary syndrome emergency treatment strategies: Improved treatment and reduced mortality in patients with acute coronary syndrome using guideline-based critical care pathways

  • John C. Corbelli, MD, FACC

      Affiliations

    • Buffalo Cardiology and Pulmonary Associates, PC and the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: John Corbelli, MD, Buffalo Cardiology and Pulmonary Associates, 6460 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14216.
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  • David M. Janicke, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Emergency Medicine, Professional Emergency Services, PLLC, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY
    • ,
  • Mark J. Cziraky, PharmD

      Affiliations

    • HealthCore, Inc., Wilmington DE
    • ,
  • Tracey A. Hoy, BS

      Affiliations

    • HealthCore, Inc., Wilmington DE
    • ,
  • Jennifer A. Corbelli, MD

      Affiliations

    • Buffalo Cardiology and Pulmonary Associates, Buffalo, NY
    • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY

Received 15 March 2008 ,Accepted 25 August 2008.

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PII: S0002-8703(08)00741-2

doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2008.08.022

American Heart Journal
Volume 157, Issue 1 , Pages 61-68 , January 2009

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