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Impact of Medication Discontinuation on Post-Event Outcomes in Nonfatal MI and Stroke Patients

This study analyzes the effects of stopping medication post nonfatal MI or stroke events on patient outcomes over a follow-up period. Examining the impact of discontinuation on composite endpoints and proportion of patients who ceased medication provides crucial insights for patient care. The findings from this research, conducted by Bohm M. et al., published in the American Heart Journal in 2013, shed light on medication management strategies and their implications for post-event recovery and recurrence.

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Impact of Medication Discontinuation on Post-Event Outcomes in Nonfatal MI and Stroke Patients

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  1. Discontinuation of medication after nonfatal event: MI 0.5 Component of compositeendpoint MyocardialInfarction 0.4 • No event • Withevent 0.3 Proportion of patients stopping medication 0.2 0.1 0 360 720 1080 1440 1800 2180 Days of follow up Bohm M et al; Am Heart J 2013;166:306-314.e7.

  2. Discontinuation of medication after nonfatal event: Stroke 0.5 Component of compositeendpoint: Stroke 0.4 • No event • Withevent 0.3 Proportion of patients stopping medication 0.2 0.1 0 360 720 1080 1440 1800 2180 Days of follow up Bohm M et al; Am Heart J 2013;166:306-314.e7.

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