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[Coronary atherosclerosis, coronary thrombosis and myocardial infarction in autopsy cases (author's transl)]
Insights
Myocardial infarction (heart attack) prevalence increased significantly in Erfurt autopsies from 1951-1969. This study analyzed heart attack frequency, age, and sex distribution, finding more callous than fresh infarcts.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Pathology
- Epidemiology
- Medical History
Context:
- Autopsy reports from the Pathological Institute Erfurt (1951-1969) were analyzed.
- Data included myocardial infarction cases, focusing on frequency, age, and sex distribution.
- Electronic data processing was utilized for analysis.
Purpose:
- To determine the frequency and distribution of myocardial infarction (heart attack) in a defined population over a 19-year period.
- To identify trends in myocardial infarction incidence based on age and sex.
- To characterize the types and locations of myocardial infarctions observed.
Summary:
- Myocardial infarction was present in 8.26% of autopsies (10.32% males, 5.78% females).
- A significant increase in myocardial infarction frequency was observed over the 19-year study period.
- Callous infarcts were more common than fresh or relapsing infarcts, with most located in the posterior wall of the left ventricle.
Impact:
- Provides historical epidemiological data on myocardial infarction in Erfurt.
- Highlights trends in cardiovascular disease incidence over two decades.
- Informs understanding of pathological findings in myocardial infarction.
Abstract:
The autopsy reports of the Pathological Institute Erfurt of the period from 1. 1. 1951 until 31. 12. 1969 were scored for cases of myocardial infarction which were analyed concerning frequency and distribution of age, and sex, resp. The informations were transferred to punched cards and processed with electronic data equipment. In 8.26 per cent of all autopsies (males 10.32 per cent, femals 5.78 per cent) a myocardial infarction was present. During the period of nineteen years a significant increase of the myocardial infarctions was observed. Callous infarcts were more frequent than fresh and relapsing. Most of the infarcts were found in the posterior wall of the left ventricle.