The Relationship Between Frank Sign and Coronary Artery Disease: A Literature Review

Authors : Furkan Bostancı, Yusuf Yürümez

Pages : 69-71

Doi:10.38175/phnx.1442213

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Publication Date : 2024-07-04

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death and a significant public health concern. The identification of individuals at risk for CAD has been a subject of research for many years. The Frank sign is one such approach. Material and Methods: This study was conducted by searching the MEDLINE database through PubMed. Results: The majority of studies were conducted in China, with sample sizes ranging from 125 to 1377. Male gender was significantly predominant, and the studies focused on older age groups, with a mean age of at least 51.9 years. The results of the studies indicated that the coexistence of both conditions, namely the Frank sign and CAD, exhibited a wide range of prevalence. Conclusions: The Frank sign is an independent risk factor for CAD and can be utilized in diagnostic processes, particularly in the early identification of individuals at risk. However, further studies and larger series are necessary to confirm this conclusion.
Keywords : Frank işareti, koroner arter hastalığı, tanı, acil