title: Update on cardiovascular disease in Puerto Rico in 2007.
abstract: Recent information (2004-2007) concerning population statistics and the occurrence of cardiovascular disease in Puerto Rico is presented. Complemen-tary relevant information concerning life expectancy at birth, death by specific causes in a recent five years period, the commonest causes of death, and the related prevalence data available is included. The statistics about invasive surgical and medical services rendered to cardiovascular patients in different institutions in Puerto Rico in the year 2006 is presented. A summary of the status concerning the ACGME accredited Postgraduate Cardiovascular Training programs in Puerto Rico is also included.
authors.affiliation: Head Section of Cardiology, UPR School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Mario R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: García-Palmieri
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002423:Cause of Death; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011647:Puerto Rico / Q000453:epidemiology