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A Research Method For Detecting Transient Myocardial Ischemia In Patients With Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome Using Continuous ST-segment Analysis
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A Research Method For Detecting Transient Myocardial Ischemia In Patients With Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome Using Continuous ST-segment Analysis

Published on: December 28, 2012

[Epidemiology the coronary syndromes]

Benjamín Huerta Robles1

  • 1Instituto Nacional de Cardiología "Ignacio Chávez", México. huerobben@prodigy.net.mx

Archivos De Cardiologia De Mexico
|October 22, 2008
PubMed

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Acute Coronary Ischemic Syndrome (ACIS) is a significant global health issue, causing widespread morbidity and mortality. Understanding ACIS epidemiology is crucial for public health strategies and cardiac complication prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Acute Coronary Ischemic Syndrome (ACIS) represents a major global health concern, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality.
  • Approximately 1% of the world's population is affected by ACIS, with cardiac complications leading to a substantial portion of global deaths.
  • In the USA, 85% of individuals diagnosed with ACIS are identified within a population of 1 million.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the global public health burden of Acute Coronary Ischemic Syndrome (ACIS).
  • To present epidemiological data on ACIS incidence and mortality across different regions, including Spain and Mexico.
  • To underscore the importance of registries like RENASICA in understanding coronary illness.

Summary:

  • ACIS affects 1% of the global population, causing significant cardiac mortality.
  • Spain reports 98,000 new ACIS cases annually, with distinct figures for ST-segment elevation and non-ST-segment elevation.
  • In Mexico, ACIS is the leading cause of death, with 98,941 deaths recorded in 2001, as documented by the National Registry of Acute Coronary Syndrome (RENASICA).

Impact:

  • Provides critical data for public health policy and resource allocation in cardiovascular disease prevention.
  • Emphasizes the need for continued research and improved diagnostic and treatment strategies for ACIS.
  • Highlights the role of national registries in tracking and understanding the dynamics of coronary syndromes.

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