THE EPIDEMIOLOGY of coronary heart disease.
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چکیده
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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Scottish medical journal
دوره 3 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1957