This review synthesizes risk factors and atherothrombotic pathways in myocardial infarction among young adults, suggesting unique clinical considerations.
Background: Myocardial infarction (MI) in young adults, once a rarity, is increasingly recognized as a distinct clinical entity. Unlike traditional MI patients, younger individ-uals often present without established risk factors or advanced atherosclerosis, prompt-ing a reevaluation of pathophysiologic paradigms and risk assessment strategies. Objective: This review aims to synthesize recent evidence on the epidemiology, tradi-tional and emerging risk factors, pathophysiological mechanisms, and diagnostic chal-lenges of MI in individuals under 55, with emphasis on the unique features of this population. Methods: A narrative literature review was conducted, focusing on studies from the last five years addressing MI in young adults, including data from large registries, cohort studies, and recent experimental findings.
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