Registration of antithrombotic policy for the management of acute coronary syndromes in the Greek population.

Introduction: In this study an attempt was made for the first time in the Greek population to register the antithrombotic medication given to patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), both during their hospitalisation and on discharge.

Methods: The study was designed to include all patients with ACS in a total of 22 hospitals in Athens and other parts of Greece. An analysis was made of differences in the administration of antithrombotic agents in relation to region, sex and age.