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Table 2 Achieved secondary prevention goals at the 2-year follow-up after AMI compared with corresponding baseline values

From: Determinants of suboptimal long-term secondary prevention of acute myocardial infarction: the structural interview method and physical examinations

Achieved secondary prevention goals

At baseline n = 200

At 2 years of follow-up n = 200

P-values

Non-smoking, n (%)

154 (77.4) (n = 199)#

175 (87,5)

0.398

Regularly activity*, n (%)

No data

91 (45,5)

No data

BP < 140/90 mmHg, n (%)

63 (31.5)

106 (53,0)

0.466

HbA1c < 48 mmol/mol, n (%)

No data

177 (88,5)

No data

LDL < 1,8 mmol, n (%)

9 (5) (n = 178)#

37 (18,5)

0.096

BMI < 25 kg/m2, n (%)

67 (33.5)

56 (28)

0.961

  1. *Regular physical activity that causes sweating at least two times per week. BP Blood pressure, LDL Low-density lipoprotein, BMI Body mass index
  2. #Actual number of patients at baseline