Factors Impacting Myocardial Infarction in Young Population: An Institution Based Experience

Abstract

Background and Objective: Ischemic heart disease is currently the largest cause of mortality, disability, and
human misery worldwide. South Asians have an increased chance of suffering from coronary disease. The
objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and risk factors for myocardial infarction in young
population.
Methods: A Descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out over a six-month period from 17th January
2020 to 16th July 2020 in the Medical Unit-II of Services Hospital, Lahore. A total population of 149 young
patients irrespective of their gender with age range from 15 to 45 years and suffering from myocardiat
infarction were included in this study. Relevant information comprising of presence or absence of
Hypertension, Diabetes, Smoking, Dyslipidemia, Obesity, Hyperuricemia, and Family history of these
selected cases were recorded in the data collection proforma and patients' confidentiality was ensured.
Results: 101 men (67.79%) and 48 women (32.21%) among a total of 149 patients recruited in the study
yielded a male to female ratio of 2.1:1. Age range in this study was from 15 to 45 years with mean age of 34.68
± 6.93 years. Majority of the patients; 80 (53.69%) were between 30 to 45 years of age. Hypertension was
reported in 57 (38.26%), Diabetes Mellitus in 28 (18.79%), smoking in 61 (40.94%), dyslipidemia in 80
(53.69%), obesity in 20 (13.42%), hyperuricemia in 21 (14.09%) and positive family history was seen in 30
(20.13%) patients.
Conclusion: Hypertension, Diabetes, Smoking and Dyslipidemia constitute the common and most
important contributing factors of Myocardial Infarction (MI) in young patients aged between 15 to 45 years.