Implementação de Programas de Melhoria de Qualidade Assistencial

Prognóstico da Doença Arterial Coronariana em Hospitais Públicos no Brasil: O Estudo ERICO e Uso do Conhecimento na Saúde Pública

“…4 It is, therefore, fundamental to understand health professionals' practice and their level of adherence to good practice recommendations. 14 Thus, understanding more in depth, producing evidence, seeking impact on the population level, 8,13,14 and, at the same time, placing public health policies at the center of the debate on reducing the prevalence and incidence of ACS and CAD 8 in order to face the growing increase in cardiovascular risk factors are the most effective way to reduce health losses and lost years of life due to CAD. 4…”

“…7 The use of technology for diagnosis and treatment during an acute manifestation of the disease (particularly stroke or acute myocardial infarction) has been instrumental in many countries for reducing deaths and prolonging life when CVD manifests. 8 In their article, Bruno et al, 9 reveal that, "Not only patients with multiple vessel disease, but also those with single vessel disease had a high risk of long-term post-ACS mortality. These findings highlight the importance of having a better approach to treatment and control of cardiovascular risk factors, even in individuals with apparently low risks, who are treated in secondary care.…”

“…6 During the period from 1990 to 2017, the prevalence of CAD increased in both sexes (from 1.08% to 1.75%), more prominently in men than in women, increasing with the aging of the population. 1,8 Considering the importance of treating cardiovascular morbidity and its acute events, the trend of reduced mortality due to CAD and, consequently, the increased survival of patients with ACS and coronary obstruction have made it necessary to enhance knowledge about treatment, 9 better use of clinical information for prognosis, 8,13 and prevention DOI: https://doi.org/10.36660/abc.2021-0825…”