Abstract :
To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2015.06.001 Byline: Eugenia Gianos, Antoinette Schoenthaler, Michael Mushailov, Edward A. Fisher, Jeffrey S. Berger Abstract: Patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures remain at increased risk for myocardial infarction, stroke, and cardiovascular death. Risk factor control in this patient population remains suboptimal and would likely benefit from strategies targeting education, lifestyle, and healthy behaviors. Article History: Received 4 February 2015; Accepted 2 June 2015 Article Note: (footnote) Relationship with industry: None., Louise Pilote, MD, MPH, PhD served as guest editor for this article., Clinical Trial Unique Identifier: NCT01642355., Conflicts of interest disclosures: There are no potential conflicts of interest.