A Retrospective Swedish Cohort Study on Health Outcomes, Life Expectancy, Resource Use and Costs in Patients With a History of Myocardial Infarction and Additional Risk Factors for Atherothrombosis

A Retrospective Swedish Cohort Study on Health Outcomes, Life Expectancy, Resource Use and Costs in Patients With a History of Myocardial Infarction and Additional Risk Factors for Atherothrombosis

To characterize and estimate the size of different populations with a history of acute coronary syndrome in Sweden. To assess the burden of illness (co-morbidities, mortality rates healthcare resource utilization and atherothrombotic events) among patients with a history of myocardial infarction (MI) 1-3 years ago and additional risk factors for atherothrombosis.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients hospitalised for ACS between 01.07.2006 and 31.06.2011.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Not applicable