ASSESSMENT OF RISK FACTORS OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION IN YOUNG PERSONS

D Nurkina1, M Baimuratova2, L Zhussupbekova3

  • 11Kazakhstan Medical University, «Kazakhstan School of Public Health», Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Georgian Medical News
|March 3, 2023
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Cardiovascular diseases are a leading global cause of death, with rising rates in young people. This review examines international approaches to understanding risk factors for myocardial infarction in younger populations.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology and Public Health Research
  • Focus on noncommunicable diseases and cardiovascular risk assessment

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases are the primary cause of death globally, accounting for half of all noncommunicable diseases.
  • Kazakhstan identified as high cardiovascular risk region due to rising mortality rates.
  • Increasing prevalence of myocardial infarction in younger individuals (up to 44 years) necessitates research into early-onset risk factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review international approaches for assessing risk factors of myocardial infarction in young populations.
  • To investigate the impact of additional risk factors beyond traditional ones, considering different myocardial infarction types.

Main Methods:

  • Content analysis of research on myocardial infarction risk factors in young individuals.
  • Inclusion of national guidelines and WHO recommendations.
  • Literature search of electronic databases (PubMed, eLibrary) from 1999-2022 using specific keywords and MeSH terms.

Main Results:

  • International research supports the role of classic risk factors (hypertension, smoking, dyslipidemia, diabetes, inactivity, family history) in early atherosclerosis.
  • Distinction between Type 1 (atherogenesis-related) and Type 2 (ischemia imbalance) myocardial infarction highlights different pathogenetic mechanisms.
  • Need for research into additional factors like inflammation, genetic polymorphisms, and endothelial dysfunction for Type 2 myocardial infarction.

Conclusions:

  • High mortality and disability from early cardiovascular events in young people present a significant socioeconomic problem.
  • Further research is needed to identify new markers, develop risk stratification algorithms, and enhance prevention strategies for early-onset myocardial infarction.
  • Understanding diverse pathogenetic mechanisms is crucial for effective management and prevention in younger populations.

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