The aim of this review is to summarize the incidence, prevalence, trend in mortality, and
general prognosis of coronary heart disease (CHD) and a related condition, acute coronary …

The Mediterranean diet is considered as the foremost dietary regimen and its adoption is
associated with the prevention of degenerative diseases and an extended longevity. The …

Ischaemic heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) lead to 17.5
million deaths worldwide per year. Taking into account population ageing, CVD death rates …

Background—The objective of this study was to examine the association of Joint National
Committee (JNC-V) blood pressure and National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) …

Focusing on the statistical methods most frequently used in the health care literature and
featuring numerous charts, graphs, and up-to-date examples from the literature, this text …

Summary...... 967 Definition of MI...... 967 Bibliography...... 967 Pathology...... 967
Biochemistry...... 967 Electrocardiography...... 968 Imaging...... 968 Epidemiology...... 968 …

Abstract Background: Modifiable risk factors (RFs) play an important role in the development
and prognosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Objectives: This study sought to study …

ContextDepression and low perceived social support (LPSS) after myocardial infarction (MI)
are associated with higher morbidity and mortality, but little is known about whether this …

This two-part article provides an overview of the global burden of atherothrombotic
cardiovascular disease. Part I initially discusses the epidemiological transition which has …

Background—In animal models, brief periods of ischemia performed just at the time of
reperfusion can reduce infarct size, a phenomenon called postconditioning. In this …