title: A Review of Coronary Artery Disease Research in Malaysia.
abstract: Coronary artery disease is the major cause of mortality and morbidity in Malaysia and worldwide. This paper reviews all research and publications on coronary artery disease in Malaysia published between 2000-2015. 508 papers were identified of which 146 papers were selected and reviewed on the basis of their relevance. The epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, prevention, assessment, treatment, and outcomes of coronary artery disease in the country are reviewed and summarized. The clinical relevance of the studies done in the country are discussed along with recommendations for future research.
authors: Clinical Research Centre, Hospital Seberang Jaya, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. KMJohnChan@yahoo.com.
authors: C S
authors: CS
authors: Ang
authors: Sarawak Heart Centre, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
authors: K M J
authors: KM
authors: Chan
mesh_terms: D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008296:Malaysia; D012106:Research / Q000639:trends; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome