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Discontinuation of antihyperglycemic therapy after acute myocardial infarction: medical necessity or medical error?

Lovig KO, Horwitz LI, Lipska K, et al. Discontinuation of antihyperglycemic therapy after acute myocardial infarction: medical necessity or medical error? Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2012;38(9):403-407.

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September 30, 2012
Lovig KO, Horwitz LI, Lipska K, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2012;38(9):403-407.
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A retrospective chart review revealed that approximately 1 in 8 patients with diabetes was discharged without any antihyperglycemic therapy following acute myocardial infarction. Almost 90% of these omissions lacked justification, suggesting widespread errors in medication reconciliation.

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Lovig KO, Horwitz LI, Lipska K, et al. Discontinuation of antihyperglycemic therapy after acute myocardial infarction: medical necessity or medical error? Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2012;38(9):403-407.