Volume : IV, Issue : III, March - 2014

A Study of ST–Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) in Youngs

Nilay Suthar, Chintal Vyas, Abhishek Raval

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Introduction: Ischemic heart disease is emerging as a cause of morbidity and mortality, in developed industrialized world and for several decades it is an increasing cause of the same even in developing nations like India. Previously it was the disease of elderly having history of hypertension, long standing diabetes, atherosclerotic vascular disease, obesity etc. Myocardial infarction among the young is somewhat preventable and treatable as emergence of risk factors is partially or totally reversible among this population subgroup. So, studying the risk factors to prevent this life threatening disease and complications to add to our knowledge the ways to prevent and manage them is the aim of this study. Material & Methods: All patients having acute STEMI, who are up to 40yrs of age are included and all the workup was done, follow up examination was also done. Results: AMI constituted about 4.0% of total adult young patients 70yrs).     Incidence of recurrence is highest within first 2 months (66.66%). Discussion: STEMI in young population is highly preventable and avoidable disease. Patient can be salvaged and better life can be offered, if proper care is taken in the management of the disease. Incidence of recurrence is highest within first 2 months (66.66%). So, regular follow–up and adherence to secondary prophylaxis is essential.

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Nilay Suthar, Chintal Vyas, Abhishek Raval A Study of ST-Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) in Youngs Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.IV, Issue. III

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