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. 2013 Jul-Aug;65(4):424-35.
doi: 10.1016/j.ihj.2013.06.004. Epub 2013 Jul 10.

Coronary artery disease in Bangladesh: a review

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Coronary artery disease in Bangladesh: a review

A K M Monwarul Islam et al. Indian Heart J. 2013 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is an increasingly important medical and public health problem, and is the leading cause of mortality in Bangladesh. Like other South Asians, Bangladeshis are unduly prone to develop CAD, which is often premature in onset, follows a rapidly progressive course and angiographically more severe. The underlying pathophysiology is poorly understood. Genetic predisposition, high prevalence of metabolic syndrome and conventional risk factors play important role. Lifestyle related factors, including poor dietary habits, excess saturated and trans fat, high salt intake, and low-level physical activity may be important as well. Some novel risk factors, including hypovitaminosis D, arsenic contamination in water and food-stuff, particulate matter air pollution may play unique role. At the advent of the new millennium, we know little about our real situation. Large scale epidemiological, genetic and clinical researches are needed to explore the different aspects of CAD in Bangladesh.

Keywords: Air pollution; Arsenic; Bangladesh; Coronary artery disease; Vitamin D deficiency.

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