Coronary heart disease - a review
Keywords:
Coronary Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Preventive Medicine, Family Practice
Abstract
This article deals with the role and responsibility of the general practitioner with coronary heart disease patients. It covers the following: anatomy of the coronary arteries, pathology, predisposing factors and prevention, syndromes of coronary heart disease, and treatment. This is the first of a three-part article.
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Review Articles
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