Article
Should low-molecular-weight heparin be used in the treatment of acute coronary syndromes in rural hospitals?
L'héparine de faible poids moléculaire devrait-elle être utilisée dans le traitement des syndromes coronariens aigus dans les hôpitaux ruraux?
Summer 2003
Volume 8 - Issue 3
Doug G. Manuel, Caroline A. Knight, Muhammad Mamdani
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 20–25
Content Summary
This article reviews the effectiveness and cost implications of using low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for acute coronary syndromes in rural settings. It concludes that LMWH is as effective as unfractionated heparin and may be more cost-effective due to reduced monitoring requirements.
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Chronic diseaseRural medicinePublic healthMedical educationSeniors care