Use and Effectiveness of Intravenous Heparin Therapy for Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Elderly 11This study was supported in part by the Patrick and Catherine Weldon Donaghue Medical Research Foundation, Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Krumholz is a Paul Beeson Faculty Scholar. The analyses on which this publication is based were performed under Contract Number 500-96-P549, titled, “Utilization and Quality Control Peer Review Organization for the State of Connecticut,” sponsored by the Health Care Financing Administration, Department of Health and Human Services. The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. The authors assume full responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the ideas presented. This article is a direct result of the Health Care Quality Improvement Program initiated by the Health Care Financing Administration, which has encouraged identification of quality improvement projects derived from analysis of patterns of care, and therefore required no special funding on the part of this Contractor. Ideas and contributions to the authors concerning experience in engaging with issues presented are welcomed.