MRCP part 1 sample question from OnExamination - IHD placebo statistics
A publication reports the outcome of a new statin therapy in a placebo controlled primary prevention of ischaemic heart disease in a diabetic population.
1000 patients were randomised to receive the new therapy and 1000 allocated to placebo. The study was completed over a five year period.
In the placebo group there were 150 myocardial infarcts (MI) and in the group treated with the new statin there were 100 myocardial infarcts.
Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: OnExamination Source Type: forums
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