Research
In the SURF CHD pilot and Phase I studies, we observed patchy recording and poor management of risk factors in CHD patients with substantial regional variations. Female patients, those younger than 55 years old, those with diabetes and those who did not have the opportunity to participate in cardiac rehabilitation were more likely to have uncontrolled risk factors.
SURF CHD findings call for judicious and validated approaches to the development and implementation of clinical standards, operating procedures and performance measures. A gauntlet we take up within SURF CHD II.
