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Predicting coronary artery disease risk in firefighters – a cross-sectional study

2021-07-30

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<h4>Background: </h4> Firefighters are placed under severe cardiovascular load in performing active duty and, when carrying various coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors, firefighters are predisposed to significant morbidity and mortality. Reducing the incidence of these risk factors is paramount. The purpose of this study is to determine the predictors of CAD risk. <h4>Methods: </h4>: This study used a...

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DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.54219.1

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