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Even though chronic coronary disease mortality rates have declined since 1970 it is still the leading cause of death in many western countries and in an increasing number of non western countries. <Cite>REFNAME1</Cite> | Even though chronic coronary disease mortality rates have declined since 1970 it is still the leading cause of death in many western countries and in an increasing number of non western countries. <Cite>REFNAME1</Cite> | ||
The cause of the reduction in mortality rates is mainly due to rapid recognition at special cardiac care units and the possibility of early intervention. <Cite>REFNAME2</Cite>, <Cite>REFNAME3</Cite> | The cause of the reduction in mortality rates is mainly due to rapid recognition at special cardiac care units and the possibility of early intervention. <Cite>REFNAME2</Cite>, <Cite>REFNAME3</Cite> | ||
But because survivors of a myocardial infarction still face a substantial risk of further cardiovascular events recognizing and reducing of risk factors is very important. | But because survivors of a myocardial infarction still face a substantial risk of further cardiovascular events recognizing and reducing of risk factors is very important. | ||