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  • Global Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) represents the primary cause of mortality worldwide.
  • Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) bear the brunt of CVD deaths, accounting for approximately 80% of the global total.
  • LMICs are experiencing a rapid epidemiologic transition, leading to a high burden of ischemic heart disease (IHD).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the increasing prevalence and impact of ischemic heart disease (IHD) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
  • To underscore the challenges posed by rising IHD event rates in resource-constrained healthcare settings.
  • To address the growing demand for advanced cardiac care amidst variable healthcare quality in LMICs.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review and analysis of epidemiological data on cardiovascular disease.
  • It synthesizes information on the trends of ischemic heart disease (IHD) in different economic settings.
  • The analysis considers the interplay between technological advancements, patient demand, and healthcare resource limitations.

Main Results:

  • Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is emerging as a major health concern in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
  • The rate of increase in premature IHD cases is higher in LMICs compared to high-income countries.
  • LMICs face a substantial rise in the absolute number of individuals affected by premature IHD.

Conclusions:

  • The escalating burden of ischemic heart disease (IHD) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) requires urgent global health attention.
  • Addressing the growing demand for advanced cardiac care in LMICs necessitates innovative and sustainable healthcare strategies.
  • The disparity in IHD event rates and healthcare capacity between LMICs and high-income countries highlights critical global health inequities.