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Myocardial infarction is the main cause of death in Western societies.
In the UK the incidence is 500/100000 of the population per year. The mortality
from myocardial infarction is 25% - half of those who die never reach hospital.
Myocardial infarction accounts for one third of the mortality which can be attributed
to coronary artery disease. Atheromatous coronary artery disease is almost always
the cause of myocardial infarction. - NICE
(May 2007). Secondary prevention in primary and secondary care for patients following
a myocardial infarction
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