Analysis of risk factors,presentation,and in-hospital events of very young patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction ST-elevation myocardial infarction

Introduction in the indian subcontinent and arab gulf,coronary artery disease is affecting younger persons at greater rates. few studies have focused on young st-elevation myocardial infarction (stemi) patients in these regions. we examine the clinical profile and treatment of stemi patients aged <40 years. methods participants consisted of 77 stemi patients,aged <40 years,admitted to hospitals in abu dhabi. data were collected using electronic medical records. descriptive statistics were calculated for stemi profile,medical history,risk factors,in-hospital events,and treatment. results smoking was prevalent (61.0%). beta blockers were frequently prescribed (90.7%); aspirin infrequently (12%). of patients without history of each condition,36.7% were diagnosed in-hospital with hypertension,28.6% with elevated low-density lipoprotein,and 18.8% with lowered high-density lipoprotein. conclusions among young adults who use tobacco,there is a need for improved screening for risk factors. earlier detection and treatment of dyslipidemia and hypertension could prevent acute cardiac events among individuals aged <40 years with multiple risk factors. © 2017 the authors