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Proportion of cases having varying degrees of coronary artery stenosis in various studies (%)
| Study | Population | >40% stenosis (%) | >50% stenosis (%) | >75% stenosis (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virmani et al16 | Korean war (US casualties) Mean age 20.5 yr | - | 19 | 6.4 |
| MacNamara et al13 | Vietnam war (US casualties) Mean age 22.1 yr | - | - | 5 |
| Joseph et al14 | Young trauma victims (US) <35 yr | - | 20.7 | 9 |
| McGill et al15 | Young trauma victims (US) 30-34 yr | 19 (men) 8 (women) |
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| Current study | Accidents, suicide <40 yr | 76.6 | 54.5 | 14.3 |
