Authors
Sana Shoukat, Saqib A Gowani, Ather M Taqui, Rameez Ul Hassan, Zain A Bhutta, Anum I Malik, Sajjad A Sherjeel, Quratulanne Sheheryar, Sajid H Dhakam
Publication date
2011/12
Journal
BMC cardiovascular disorders
Volume
11
Pages
1-8
Publisher
BioMed Central
Description
Background
The aims of this study were to evaluate the awareness of and attitudes towards the 2005 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines for Heart Failure (HF) of the cardiologists in Pakistan and assess barriers to adherence to guidelines.
Methods
A cross-sectional survey was conducted in person from March to July 2009 to all cardiologists practicing in 4 major cities in Pakistan (Karachi, Lahore, Quetta and Peshawar). A validated, semi-structured questionnaire assessing ESC 2005 Guidelines for HF was used to obtain information from cardiologists. It included questions about awareness and relevance of HF guidelines (See Additional File 1). Respondents' management choices were compared with those of an expert panel based on the guidelines for three fictitious patient cases. Cardiologists were also asked about major barriers to …
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