ASSESSMENT OF RISK FACTORS AND OUTCOME IN YOUNG PATIENTS OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

Dr. Ram Babu; Dr.Anita; Dr. Mohd Zaki Siddiqui; Dr.Mandavi Agarwal

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

ASSESSMENT OF RISK FACTORS AND OUTCOME IN YOUNG PATIENTS OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

Dr. Ram Babu, Dr. Anita, Dr. Mohd Zaki Siddiqui, Dr. Mandavi Agarwal

Abstract :

Objectives: To study profile of young patients (<40 years) with acute myocardial infarction with emphasis on: 1. Assessment of risk factors, 2. Mode of presentation, 3.Complications Method: This was a prospective study carried out on 72 young person�s below the age of 40 years admitted in ICCU for acute MI under Department of Medicine of M.L.B. Medical College, Jhansi over a period of 18 months, March 2017 to Oct 2018. Results: Majority of the patients were male. The age distribution varied from 24 - 40 years. The most common presentation was chest pain. Smoking was found to be most common risk factor. The STEMI was the most common type of MI. Acute left ventricular failure was the most common complication. Conclusion: Most common risk factor was smoking followed by obesity and physical inactivity. These are modifiable risk factors which could be reduced by preventive education and life style changes and can serve as primary prevention of the disease. Emerging risk factors like raised hs CRP and hyperhomocyteinemia are commonly associated with young MI patients.