Case 2. Recurrence of myocardial infarction.
A 50-year-old man arrives in the emergency room with signs and symptoms occurring intermittently over a period of 48 h consistent with a myocardial infarction. He has several major risk factors for a recurrent event. A number of management strategies have already been attempted. Two opinions for further management are presented.
Tanser
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P
St Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, Canada.
Archer
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S
Feldman
R
R
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D018752:Diet, Fat-Restricted; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D015228:Hypertriglyceridemia / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008687:Metformin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents; D008687:Metformin