A regional quality improvement effort to increase beta blocker administration before vascular surgery. [electronic resource]
- Journal of vascular surgery May 2011
- 1316-1328.e1; discussion 1327-8 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
1097-6809
10.1016/j.jvs.2010.10.131 doi
Adrenergic beta-Antagonists--administration & dosage Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Chi-Square Distribution Drug Administration Schedule Drug Utilization Drug Utilization Review Evidence-Based Medicine Female Guideline Adherence Heart Rate--drug effects Hospital Planning Humans Logistic Models Male Middle Aged Myocardial Infarction--etiology New England Odds Ratio Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care Practice Guidelines as Topic Practice Patterns, Physicians' Preoperative Care Program Evaluation Prospective Studies Quality Improvement Risk Assessment Risk Factors Time Factors Treatment Outcome Vascular Surgical Procedures--adverse effects