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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Coronary heart disease (CHD) significantly impacts healthcare systems due to high morbidity and mortality.
  • South Asian populations exhibit a higher incidence and earlier onset of CHD.
  • Early-onset myocardial infarction (MI) in individuals aged 40 and below has catastrophic consequences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of risk factors in young patients (≤40 years) diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (MI).
  • To identify key contributors to early-onset ischemic heart disease (IHD) for targeted health promotion.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive observational study conducted in the Coronary Care Unit of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh.
  • Inclusion of 61 patients diagnosed with Acute MI between January and June 2011.
  • Assessment of patient history, symptoms, and risk factors using the Framingham Risk Scoring System and laboratory investigations.

Main Results:

  • The mean age of patients was 36±3.7 years, with a majority being male.
  • Smoking was the most prevalent risk factor (73.8%), followed by a family history of IHD (44.3%).
  • Other significant risk factors included dyslipidemia (39.35%), hypertension (37.7%), obesity (11.5%), and diabetes mellitus (8.2%).

Conclusions:

  • Smoking, family history of MI, and dyslipidemia are the most frequent risk factors for acute myocardial infarction in young individuals.
  • The majority of young patients presenting with MI had two or more identifiable antecedent risk factors.
  • Identifying these risk factors is crucial for developing effective prevention and health promotion strategies for early-onset cardiovascular disease.