Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is the leading cause of death in Saudi Arabia as elsewhere. Although, many studies found that South Asians had increased rates of ACS, others did not. The aim of the study is to explore the extent of difference between South Asians and Saudi presentation and risk factors of ACS patients.All patients who were diagnosed as having acute myocardial infarction (AMI) based on World Health Organization (WHO) criteria in 6 month period were included in the study.A total of 190 patients confirmed ACS were included; 121 (63.70
作者:Mazen, Ferwana
来源:Journal of family medicine and primary care 2013 年 2卷 1期