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Coronary artery disease in children
Summary
Coronary artery disease (CAD) was found in 2% of children who died of natural causes. Autopsies revealed CAD as a contributing factor or coexisting condition in these pediatric deaths.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric pathology
- Cardiovascular disease research
Background:
- Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of mortality in adults.
- Data on the prevalence and significance of CAD in pediatric populations, particularly in non-congenital causes of death, is less established.