Audio Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine: September 4th 2006

REFERENCE: Abstract 986; Hot Line 1 Session
David Wood, Imperial College, London
A multi-disciplinary preventive cardiology programme directed by nurses has achieved superior results in patient compliance over and above usual care in either hospital or general practice. The EUROACTION study investigated the scope for improving on diet, smoking and exercise goals for high-risk coronary patient and others at risk of coronary disease. David Wood from London’s Imperial College presented findings from 10 000 patients at a “Hot Line” session of the Cardiology Congress. Afterwards he discussed the practical implications of the findings with Peter Goodwin.

REFERENCE: Abstract 122
Magnus Ohman, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
Although atherosclerosis is often thought to be a western disease, conditions like coronary artery disase, cerebrovascular disease and peripheral arterial disease are prevalent and increasing in many other regions of the world, where insufficient action to avoid atherothrombotic disease has been taken. Magnus Ohman from Duke University told delegates in Barcelona about his findings from the REACH registry. He discussed the implications with Peter Goodwin.

REFERENCE: Abstract P4638
Kenneth Morgan, Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Primary angioplasty rather than thrombolyis should be given to patients diagnosed with myocardial infarction regardless of age, according to a new study from the UK. Kenneth Morgan presented his data showing that older patients, too, have better survival and a reduction of stroke if they have primary pci rather than thrombolyis. He talked about his findings with Sarah Maxwell, who also heard comments on the study from Philip Poole-Wilson.

REFERENCE: Abstract P4638
Philip Poole-Wilson, Imperial College, London