A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Claudio Tinoco Mesquita, Mauricio Leão
DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20170101
Brazil is one of the major economies of the planet, with a territory of continental extension (fifth greatest) and a population over 200 million inhabitants. Nevertheless, Brazil has a huge social inequality, evidenced by its health indicators. Ribeiro et al. have reported that cardiovascular diseases account for 31% of all deaths, most of which resulting from ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease. […]
Keywords: Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control; Coronary Artery Disease / mortality; Quality of Life; Symptom Assessment / trends; Nuclear Medicine / trends