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CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

epidemiology. Leading cause of death in industrialized worldSame risk factors as for atherosclerosisMen more at risk than women; risk gap narrows for post-menopausalOver last two decades, 30% decline. topography. Epicardial not intra-myocardial vesselsEnd circulation (with potential collaterals

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CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

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    1. CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

    2. epidemiology Leading cause of death in industrialized world Same risk factors as for atherosclerosis Men more at risk than women; risk gap narrows for post-menopausal Over last two decades, 30% decline

    3. topography Epicardial not intra-myocardial vessels End circulation (with potential collaterals that may develop).

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