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 | According to the College of American Pathologists Comprehensive Coagulation Survey, implementation of the INR standard in the United States increased from 21% to 97% between 1991 and 1997. |
| The American College of Chest Physicians guidelines of 2001 recommended an INR of 2.5 to 3.5 for most patients with mechanical prosthetic valves and of 2.0 to 3.0 for those with bioprosthetic valves and low-risk patients with bi-leaflet mechanical valves (such as the St Jude Medical device) in the aortic position. |
| American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/ European Society of Cardiology guidelines for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation were published in 2001. |
| American College of Cardiology - Florida - About Us (212 words) |
| The Florida Chapter became the first chapter of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and was awarded non-profit status in the state of Florida on September 29th, 1987. |
| The mission of the American College of Cardiology is to advocate for quality cardiovascular care—through education, research promotion, development and application of standards and guidelines—and to influence health care policy. |
| Over 950 practicing physician members of the American College of Cardiology and 150 members of the cardiac care team who reside and work in Florida are members of the chapter. |
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