Case method learning for general practitioners (CML) v conventional introduction of clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for secondary prevention of coronary artery disease at 2 years†
| Mean concentration at 2 yrs (baseline) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Outcomes | CML | CPG | Mean difference inchange from baseline(95% CI) |
| †LDL = low density lipoprotein. CI defined in glossary. | |||
| ‡Significant differences favour CML. | |||
| §Round off errors result in a difference of −0.6 mmol/l. | |||
| LDL cholesterol (mmol/l) | 3.7 (4.2) | 4.1 (4.1) | −0.5 (−0.1 to −0.9)‡ |
| Total cholesterol (mmol/l) | 5.8 (6.3) | 6.3 (6.2) | −0.5 (−0.1 to −0.9)‡§ |
