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Identification and assessment of risk factors role in myocardial infarction development

Victor A Ognev1, Anna A Podpriadova1, Anna V Lisova1

  • 1Kharkiv National Medical University, Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Wiadomosci Lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
|June 9, 2019
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This study identified 30 significant risk factors for myocardial infarction, with hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and smoking being the most impactful. Understanding these factors is key to preventing heart attacks.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) poses a significant public health challenge due to high morbidity and mortality.
  • Insufficient control over key risk factors contributes to the prevalence of myocardial infarction (MI).
  • Assessing diverse risk factors is crucial for effective CVD prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively evaluate the impact of various risk factors on the development of myocardial infarction.
  • Investigate biological, social, economic, psychological, and environmental influences on MI.
  • Identify key determinants for targeted intervention.

Main Methods:

  • A sociological survey was conducted among 500 participants aged 34-85.
  • Participants were divided into two groups: 310 with myocardial infarction and 190 healthy controls.
  • Groups were matched for age, gender, and other relevant parameters.

Main Results:

  • Thirty distinct factors were identified as significantly impacting myocardial infarction development.
  • Biological factors, including hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, were leading contributors.
  • Smoking emerged as the primary socio-hygienic risk factor.

Conclusions:

  • The identification of specific risk factors offers new avenues for MI prevention and treatment.
  • Targeting identified biological and socio-hygienic factors can enhance public health outcomes.
  • Further research into the interplay of all investigated factors is warranted.
Abstract

Keywords:
risk factorsmyocardial infarction

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