A Review of Coronary Artery Disease Research in Malaysia
- Author:
Ang Choon Seong
;
Chan Kok Meng John
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Acute coronary syndrome;
myocardial infarction;
coronary disease;
coronary artery disease;
ischaemic heart disease
- MeSH:
Coronary Artery Disease
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2016;71(3 Suppl.):42-57
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Coronary artery disease is the major cause of mortality and
morbidity in Malaysia and worldwide. This paper reviews all
research and publications on coronary artery disease in
Malaysia published between 2000-2015. 508 papers were
identified of which 146 papers were selected and reviewed
on the basis of their relevance. The epidemiology, etiology,
risk factors, prevention, assessment, treatment, and
outcomes of coronary artery disease in the country are
reviewed and summarized. The clinical relevance of the
studies done in the country are discussed along with
recommendations for future research.
- Full text:P020170214465033355802.pdf
