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Review
. 2014 Feb;67(2):139-44.
doi: 10.1016/j.rec.2013.10.002. Epub 2014 Jan 6.

The epidemiology of coronary heart disease

Ignacio Ferreira-González  1
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Review

The epidemiology of coronary heart disease

Ignacio Ferreira-González. Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed). 2014 Feb.

Abstract

Understanding the societal impact and trends of coronary heart disease through basic epidemiological measures is essential to evaluate treatment effectiveness and organize resource distribution. In the following narrative review, data are presented on the prevalence, incidence, and prognosis of coronary heart disease in general and of acute coronary syndrome in particular.

Keywords: Coronary heart disease; Enfermedad coronaria; Incidence; Incidencia; Prevalence; Prevalencia; Prognosis; Pronóstico.

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