Level of Serum Vitamin D, To Which People Are at Risk of Developing Acute Myocardial Infarction in Bangladesh

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Endocrinology
• Public Health

Background:

• Myocardial infarction (MI) incidence is rising in developing nations, often linked to coronary atherosclerosis.
• Vitamin D deficiency is increasingly recognized as a potential risk factor for atherosclerosis development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the association between serum vitamin D levels and acute myocardial infarction.
• To determine if vitamin D deficiency is an independent risk factor for MI.

Main Methods:

• A case-control study design was employed.
• Subjects were divided into three groups: STEMI, NSTEMI, and a control group of individuals without acute MI.
• Serum vitamin D levels were measured and compared across the groups.

Main Results:

• Mean serum vitamin D levels were significantly lower in STEMI (20.17 ng/ml) and NSTEMI (20.8 ng/ml) groups compared to the control group (24.77 ng/ml) (p<0.001).
• A statistically significant difference in vitamin D levels was observed among the three groups (p<0.001).
• Individuals with serum vitamin D <20 ng/ml demonstrated a higher likelihood of developing acute MI.

Conclusions:

• Low serum vitamin D is an independent risk factor for acute myocardial infarction.
• Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels may be crucial for preventing MI, particularly in at-risk populations.