PROCAM based myocardial infarction risk in relation to global vascular disease risk: observations from the ARCO cohort study

BACKGROUND: In Switzerland, risk for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has been considered as equivalent to risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). This may lead to an underestimation of ASCVD risk and prevent adequate preventive measures. METHODS: We calculated correction fact...

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Main Authors: Michel Romanens, Ansgar Adams, Walter Warmuth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2022-02-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Online Access:https://smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/3156