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Association between gastroesophageal reflux disease and coronary atherosclerosis.

Ji Hyun SongYoung Sun KimSu-Yeon ChoiSun Young Yang
Published in: PloS one (2022)
Although the presence of a high CACS did not increase the risk of GERD or vice versa, the proportion of high CACSs was significantly higher in subjects with severe GERD. Therefore, it might be helpful to assess the CACS in GERD patients with multiple risk factors.
Keyphrases
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • risk factors
  • coronary artery disease
  • coronary artery
  • cardiovascular disease
  • early onset
  • heart failure
  • atrial fibrillation