Key result
Women younger than 66 years were significantly more likely than older women to maintain or increase their physical activity after an acute myocardial infarction (OR 4.50).
Population
142 women diagnosed with an acute myocardial infarction, mean age 66.3 years, discharged from coronary care…
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
2-3 months
Authors
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Older women may need targeted support to sustain post-MI activity; cross-sectional data leave open causality and intervention effects.
Cross-Sectional (n=142)
Yes
Effect estimate: OR 4.50 (95% CI 1.79-11.35)
Absolute Event Rate: 76% vs 59%
p-value: p=<0.01
Older women (≥66 years) are significantly less likely to receive information about physical activity, be referred to, and attend cardiac rehabilitation after an acute myocardial infarction compared to younger women.
Løvlien et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Acute myocardial infarction (n=142). Age < 66 years vs. Age ≥ 66 years was evaluated on Maintain or increase physical activity after AMI (OR 4.50, 95% CI 1.79-11.35, p=<0.01). Women younger than 66 years were significantly more likely than older women to maintain or increase their physical activity after an acute myocardial infarction (OR 4.50).
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