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Aim. Тo evaluate the quality of dispensary observation (DO) and treatment after myocardial infarction in accordance with the current DO-algoritm and clinical guidelines (CG).

Materials and methods. A questionnaire collection of data of the quality of DO and CG compliance was conducted in 28 regions of the Russian Federation (1241 questionnaires). The quality of DO was assessed according to a number of criteria, including the timing of establishing DO and issuing prescriptions for drugs, the specialty of the doctor performing DO, the frequency of DO-visits and adherence to the diagnostic algorithm, compliance with drug prescriptions current CG.

Results. Timely DO, cardiologist's follow up of patients discharged from the hospitall did not take place in all regions. The diagnostic algorithms of DO were generally followed, however, the drug therapy did not fully comply to CG, especially in beta-blockers and drugs that affect the renin-angiotensin system.

Conclusion. There is a need for further improvement of the DO of patients with myocardial infarction. The introduction, modernization of additional mechanisms that ensure the continuity and efficiency of the diagnostic, treatment process, and the optimization of drug treatment will improve the quality of outpatient cardiac care and DO.