Evaluation of survival of patients enrolled in disease management programs for cardiovascular disease compared to those receiving usual care

Aims: In 2006, medical care of patients enrolled in disease management programs (DMPs) for cardiovascular disease (CVD) was found to be better than that of patients receiving usual care. The present study aims to investigate if these differences in care have an effect on survival. Methods: In 2006, patients with a history of a myocardial infarction (MI) who had been registered by the KORA Myocardial-Infarction-Registry in Augsburg reported aspects of their medical care in a postal questionnaire. Their DMP enrolment status was verified by the treating physician. In 2011, survival of these patients was evaluated b…