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Coronary artery disease and its risk factors status in iran: a review

M Ebrahimi1, S M R Kazemi-Bajestani, M Ghayour-Mobarhan

  • 1Cardiovascular Research Center, Avicenna (Bu-Ali) Research Institute ; Department of Cardiology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
|September 27, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a significant health issue in Iran, with higher prevalence and risk factors than in Western nations. Lifestyle changes and dietary interventions are crucial for prevention in the Iranian population.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) represents a major global cause of mortality and disability.
  • CAD poses a significant and pressing health challenge within Iran due to its high prevalence and associated morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current status and prevalence of traditional and novel risk factors for CAD in Iran.
  • To evaluate the impact of metabolic syndrome on the pathogenesis of CAD in the Iranian context.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review of PubMed-indexed studies.
  • Inclusion of national articles published by Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education research journals.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of CAD, its risk factors, and metabolic syndrome in Iran exceed those in Western countries, aligning with some Middle Eastern nations.
  • Data on novel coronary risk factors in Iran remain limited.

Conclusions:

  • Primary and secondary prevention strategies for CAD are strongly recommended for the Iranian population.
  • Lifestyle modifications and dietary interventions are key components of CAD prevention in Iran.
Abstract

Keywords:
Coronary artery diseaseIranMetabolic syndromePrevalenceRisk factors

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