Acute Coronary Syndrome

Opioid Prescription at Hospital Discharge May Reduce Likelihood of Follow-up

February 25, 2019

Patients hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome or acute decompensated heart failure who are prescribed opioid medication at discharge may be less likely to resort to planned healthcare use.

Treatments

Few Try Evidence-based Nonpharmacologic Alternatives, Such as Yoga or Massage

Michael O’Leary

December 17, 2015

Heart failure patients rarely use evidence-based alternative treatments for comorbid chronic pain, often resorting to opioids or contraindicated NSAIDs.

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Acute Coronary Syndrome

Opioid Prescription at Hospital Discharge May Reduce Likelihood of Follow-up

Few Try Evidence-based Nonpharmacologic Alternatives, Such as Yoga or Massage

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