Key result
In young patients under 45 years old with acute coronary syndrome, the most prevalent risk factors were male sex (82.5%), smoking (55%), diabetes (40%), and hypercholesterolemia (37.5%).
Why the study?
Acute coronary syndrome is relatively rare in young people but is a serious condition that can cause complications including sudden cardiac death.
Observational (n=40)
No
In young patients (<45 years) presenting with ACS, modifiable risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, and dyslipidemia are highly prevalent, highlighting the need for early preventive strategies.
May warrant heightened awareness of smoking and diabetes in young ACS; leaves open need for prospective validation.
Background Acute coronary syndrome is relatively rare in young aged people but it is a serious condition may cause many complications including sudden cardiac death. Objectives To assess the risk factors of ACS in those less than 45 years old. Patients and Methods This is a retrospective study that observed risk factor profiles of 40 cases of ACS who are younger than 45 years old and admitted to coronary care unit in Sulaimani. Results The mean age was 40.9 years old .Male to female ratio was4.7:1 and 75% of the cases were ST elevation myocardial infarction STEMI), the other 25% of the cases were non ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and unstable angina (UA).The most associated risk factor was smoking, in which 55% of the cases were smokers while 40% of the cases were diabetics. There was hypercholesterolemia in 37% of the cases, and 32.5% of the cases had family history of ACS. Conclusion In this study we found that male sex, smoking, dyslipidemia, and presence of family history are the most associated risk factors for developing ACS in young aged groups.
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Fatah et al. (2019) conducted an observational in Acute Coronary Syndrome (n=40). Cardiovascular risk factors was evaluated on Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors. In young patients under 45 years old with acute coronary syndrome, the most prevalent risk factors were male sex (82.5%), smoking (55%), diabetes (40%), and hypercholesterolemia (37.5%).
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