Lipid profiles of patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction in a South African regional hospital
Background: Cardiovascular disease is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in South Africa and hyperlipidaemia is a major contributing modifiable risk factor. Objectives: To describe the lipid profiles of patients with acute myocardial infarction and to compare values with recommended ta...
Main Authors: | Sirkar, A., Sadhabiriss, D., Brown, S. L. |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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South African Heart Association
2018-09-01
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Series: | SA Heart Journal |
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Online Access: | https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/SAHJ/article/view/3185 |
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