Epidemiology and risk factors of patients with types of acute coronary syndrome presenting to a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka

Epidemiology and risk factors of patients with types of acute coronary syndrome presenting to a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka

Abstract Background Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and studies have shown higher mortality rates and premature death in South Asian countries. The occurrence and effect of risk factors differ by type ofACS.Epidemiological studies in the Sri Lankan popul...

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Main Authors: Udaya Ralapanawa, Pallegoda Vithanage Ranjith Kumarasiri, Kushalee Poornima Jayawickreme, Prabashini Kumarihamy, Yapa Wijeratne, Madhushanka Ekanayake, Chandira Dissanayake
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Acute coronary syndrome
Unstable angina
Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction
ST elevation myocardial infarction
Sri Lanka
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-019-1217-x

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