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Disparity in risk factor pattern in premature versus late-onset coronary artery disease: a survey of 15,381 patients.
Vascular health and risk management - 1 Jan 2012
Reibis Rona, Treszl Andras, Wegscheider Karl, Bestehorn Kurt, Karmann Barbara, Völler Heinz
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BACKGROUND: There are few data available regarding the specificity and modifiability of major cardiovascular (CV) risk factors in patients with premature versus (vs) late-onset coronary artery disease (CAD). This study was designed to analyze and compare these risk factors. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Data from 15,381 consecutive patients (mean age, 62.3 ± 11.7 years; female, 33.8%) hospitalized with CAD were collected...
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