| Coronary artery atherosclerosis revisited in Korean war combat casualties. | |
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PMID: 3307684 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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To confirm earlier studies of a high prevalence of coronary atherosclerosis in combat casualties of the Korean and Vietnam wars, we examined previously uncut coronary arteries from the hearts of 94 American male combat casualties (mean age, 20.5 years) from the Korean War using computerized planimetry and microscopic evaluation. Six (6.4%) men had severe atherosclerosis (75% to 90% cross-sectional area luminal narrowing) in one or more coronary arteries; five of the six had fibrous plaques, and one had a complicated plaque. Our prevalence is similar to that reported previously (5%). Therefore, to determine whether the decrease in the incidence of severe coronary atherosclerosis today is the result of decreased plaque formation in the young, we will need to examine at least 772 men to detect a 50% decline with 85% to 90% confidence. |
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Authors:
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R Virmani; M Robinowitz; J C Geer; P P Breslin; J C Beyer; H A McAllister |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Historical Article; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine Volume: 111 ISSN: 0003-9985 ISO Abbreviation: Arch. Pathol. Lab. Med. Publication Date: 1987 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-10-21 Completed Date: 1987-10-21 Revised Date: 2009-03-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7607091 Medline TA: Arch Pathol Lab Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 972-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM; Q |
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Adult Coronary Artery Disease / epidemiology*, pathology History, 20th Century Humans Korea Male Military Personnel* United States War |
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