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Review
. 2007 Jul;91(4):537-52; ix.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2007.03.007.

Epidemiology of myocardial infarction

Véronique L Roger  1
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Review

Epidemiology of myocardial infarction

Véronique L Roger. Med Clin North Am. 2007 Jul.

Abstract

Myocardial infarction is a key component of the burden of cardiovascular disease. The assessment of the incidence and case fatality of myocardial infarction are important determinants of the decline in coronary disease mortality. The change in biomarkers used to diagnose myocardial infarction raises several methodologic, clinical, and public health challenges, which are discussed herein.

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