Period 1 (n=533)* | Period 2 (n=777)† | p Value | |
---|---|---|---|
*Information missing for seven patients. | |||
†Information missing for 53 patients. | |||
ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme. | |||
β Blockers | 29 | 30 | |
β Stimulants | 6 | 7 | |
Calcium channel blockers | 8 | 11 | |
Long acting nitrates | 14 | 13 | |
Diuretics | 46 | 36 | 0.0008 |
Digitalis | 37 | 22 | <0.0001 |
Other antiarrhythmics | 3 | 3 | |
ACE inhibitors | 5 | 18 | <0.0001 |
Aspirin | 9 | 26 | <0.0001 |
Anticoagulants | 11 | 13 | |
Lipid lowering drugs | 1 | 4 | 0.001 |
Antidiabetics | 10 | 11 | |
Psychopharmaceuticals | 13 | 11 | |
Other medication | 63 | 47 | <0.0001 |