Coronary Artery Disease in Young Adults. (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alkhawam, Hassan; Zaiem, Feras; Sogomonian, Robert; El-Hunjul, Mohammed; Al-kateb, Mohamad; Bakhsh, M. Umair; Madanieh, Raef
• Is Part Of: American journal of the medical sciences. Volume 350:Number 6(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: Coronary artery disease -- Acute coronary syndrome -- Young adults; Medicine -- Periodicals; Internal medicine -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1097/MAJ.0000000000000579
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0002-9629

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Coronary heart disease (CHD) sustains a significant negative impact on hospital admissions and deaths worldwide. The prevalence of CHD in young adults is difficult to establish accurately, as these asymptomatic patients typically do not undergo diagnostic studies. In this article, the authors will focus on young adults with CHD emphasizing common and uncommon risk factors, current management and review of previous studies.