Epidemiology, risk factors, and triggers of acute coronary syndromes

Iwai, N.

Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine 68(4): 597-601

2010


ISSN/ISBN: 0047-1852
PMID: 20387547
Document Number: 642035
While the incidence rate of acute myocardial infarction appears not to be increased in Japan, that in the aged oldest age group tended to increase. Plaque rupture superimposed with thrombosis is the most common proximate cause of acute coronary syndrome. Recognition of not only conventional risk factors but also triggering factors is important for prevention of acute coronary syndromes.

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