Publication: Analysis of risk factors, presentation, and in-hospital events of very young patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction
dc.contributor.author | Alsheikh-Ali, Alawi | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-03-23T07:48:49Z | |
dc.date.available | 2021-03-23T07:48:49Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2017-02-05 | |
dc.description.abstract | 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. | en_US |
dc.identifier.other | 204-2017.38 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.mbru.ac.ae/handle/1/211 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.subject | Arab Gulf | en_US |
dc.subject | STEMI | en_US |
dc.subject | United Arab Emirates | en_US |
dc.subject | UAE | en_US |
dc.subject | Very young | en_US |
dc.title | Analysis of risk factors, presentation, and in-hospital events of very young patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dspace.entity.type | Publication | en_US |