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Review
. 2011 Sep;13(9):610-23.
doi: 10.5812/kowsar.20741804.2286. Epub 2011 Sep 15.

Coronary artery disease and its risk factors status in iran: a review

M Ebrahimi  1 , S M R Kazemi-Bajestani, M Ghayour-Mobarhan, G A A Ferns
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Review

Coronary artery disease and its risk factors status in iran: a review

M Ebrahimi et al. Iran Red Crescent Med J. 2011 Sep.

Abstract

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of mortality, morbidity, and disability in the world. The high prevalence and morbidity associated with CAD in Iran is one of the most pressing health problems.

Methods: We have reviewed the status of CAD and prevalence of its traditional and novel risk factors based on the published papers in recent years that may have an impact on the rate of CAD in Iran. Evaluation of current impact of metabolic syndrome in Iran was the other aim of this review, as it contributes to pathogenesis of coronary artery disease. We reviewed all PubMed indexed related studies. Some evidences from national articles which were published by the Ministry Of Health and Medical Education Research Council Certified Medical Journals of Islamic Republic of Iran were also included.

Results: The prevalence of CAD, coronary risk factors and metabolic syndrome in Iran is higher than Western countries and similar to some Middle East countries. There are limited data with regard to novel coronary risk factors in Iran.

Conclusion: Primary and secondary prevention of CAD including life style modifications and dietary interventions strongly recommended in Iranian population.

Keywords: Coronary artery disease; Iran; Metabolic syndrome; Prevalence; Risk factors.

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Conflict of interest:

None declared.

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