Trends in Mortality Among Adults With Acute Myocardial Infarction With Cardiogenic Shock in the United States,

Abdullah Naveed Muhammad1, Sivaram Neppala2, Himaja Dutt Chigurupati3

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.

Insights

Mortality from cardiogenic shock (CS) in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients decreased overall but increased from 2011-2021. Significant disparities exist among men, Hispanic individuals, and rural populations, requiring targeted interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a severe complication of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) associated with high mortality.
  • Existing data on mortality trends for CS in AMI patients are insufficient.
  • Understanding demographic patterns and mortality statistics is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in mortality rates associated with cardiogenic shock among patients with acute myocardial infarction.
  • To identify demographic, regional, and socioeconomic disparities in CS mortality.
  • To provide data for developing strategies to reduce CS-related deaths in AMI patients.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the CDC's Wide-ranging ONline Data for Epidemiologic Research (1999-2023).
  • Evaluated mortality related to CS in AMI patients aged 25 years and older.
  • Calculated age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMR) and average annual percentage changes using JoinPoint regression analysis.

Main Results:

  • Cardiogenic shock caused 187,838 deaths among AMI patients (25+ years) from 1999-2023.
  • Overall AAMR decreased from 5.4 to 3.3 per 100,000, with an annual change of -2.02%.
  • Mortality increased from 2011-2021 (3.32% annually), with higher rates in men, Hispanic individuals, and rural areas.

Conclusions:

  • A recent rise in CS mortality (2011-2021) and persistent disparities necessitate urgent attention.
  • Targeted interventions are needed to address higher mortality in men, Hispanic individuals, and rural populations.
  • Improving healthcare access and implementing focused strategies can mitigate CS-related mortality in AMI patients.
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