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Prevalence of colorectal neoplasm among patients with newly diagnosed coronary artery disease

Authors :
Annie On On Chan
Man Hong Jim
Kwok Fai Lam
Morris, Jeffrey S.
David Chun Wah Siu
Teresa Tong
Fook Hong Ng
Siu Yin Wong
Wai Mo Hui
Chi Kuen Chan
Kam Chuen Lai
Ting Kin Cheung
Chan, Pierre
Wong, Grace
Man Fung Yuen
Yuk Kong Lau
Lee, Stephen
Ming Leung Szeto
Wong, Benjamin C.Y.
Shiu Kum Lam
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. Sept 26, 2007, Vol. 298 Issue 12, p1412, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The prevalence of colorectal neoplasm in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and the associated risk factors are investigated. The prevalence of colorectal neoplasm is greater in patients with CAD, especially those with a history of smoking and the metabolic syndrome.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
298
Issue :
12
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.169525808