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Review
. 2013 Mar;40(1):1-16.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2012.12.001.

Coronary artery disease

Michele A Hanson  1 , Mohammad Tariq Fareed, Sandra L Argenio, Akochi O Agunwamba, Teresa R Hanson
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Review

Coronary artery disease

Michele A Hanson et al. Prim Care. 2013 Mar.

Abstract

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. There are several presenting clinical syndromes, including sudden cardiac death. Risk factor analysis can help the primary care provider identify patients who may need more extensive evaluation or treatment. Treatment may be medical or surgical and depends on the individual patient's comorbidities and preferences. In the future, growth of new blood vessels or cardiac cells may aid in the treatment of CAD.

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