Computed tomography-coronary angiography in the detection of coronary artery disease

Dharampal et al
Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine 12 (8) August 2011
Official Journal of the Italian Federation of Cardiology
ISSN: 1558-2027 • Frequency: 12/year • Subscribe Now • Journal Website

The prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in Europe is estimated to range between 20,000 and 40,000 persons per million suffering from angina. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death in the Western world. Each year 4.3 million people die as a result of CVD. Cardiovascular mortality in women or men is accountable for 22 or 21% of all deaths.

Read this introduction / Read this Article

Don't miss out - further Free LWW Content is available for registered users! Log into your account or register here to read these articles