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Impact of Self-Reported Family History of Premature Cardiovascular Disease on the Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized for Acute Coronary Syndrome (from the Acute Coronary Syndrome Israel Survey [ACSIS] 2000 to 2013).
The American journal of cardiology - 15 Sept 2018
Levi Amos, Chezar-Azerrad Chava, Hasdai David, Beigel Roy, Gottlieb Shmuel, Eisen Alon, Shlomo Nir, Goldenberg Ilan, Landes Uri, Kornowski Ran, Iakobishvili Zaza
Abstract excerpt
Family history of premature cardiovascular disease (FHpCVD) is a well-established risk factor for development of coronary artery disease. However, little is known about the impact of FHpCVD on the outcome of patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). We therefore aimed to evaluate the outcomes of ACS patients grouped by the presence and/or absence of FHpCVD. All patients ≤65 at admission who had an...
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