Prevalence of Colorectal Neoplasm Among Patients With Newly Diagnosed Coronary Artery Disease

Annie On On Chan, Man Hong Jim, Kwok Fai Lam, Jeffrey S. Morris, D. Siu, Teresa Tong, Fook Hong Ng, Siu Yin Wong, Wai Mo Hui, Chi Kuen Chan,

JAMA · 2007 · 156 citations · 25 references

Abstract

In this study population undergoing coronary angiography, the prevalence of colorectal neoplasm was greater in patients with CAD. The association between the presence of advanced colonic lesions and CAD was stronger in persons with the metabolic syndrome and a history of smoking.

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