Characterization of features and outcomes of young patients (< 45 years) presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.
Ahmed SamirMohammed AlmahjoriBasem ZarifMai ElshinawiHesham YehiaMohamed ElhafyAhmed ShehataAzza FarragPublished in: The Egyptian heart journal : (EHJ) : official bulletin of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology (2023)
Younger STEMI patients (≤ 45 years) show peculiar characteristics, with significantly higher rates of smoking and family history of premature CAD, while less prevalence of other conventional CAD risk factors. Overall MACE occurred less in younger STEMI patients; however, the mortality rate was similar to the older controls.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- st segment elevation myocardial infarction
- risk factors
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- chronic kidney disease
- coronary artery disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- physical activity
- metabolic syndrome
- middle aged
- st elevation myocardial infarction
- patient reported outcomes
- atrial fibrillation
- case report
- weight loss