Assessment of the cases of Myocardial infarction- A clinical study

Abstract

Background:Myocardial injury is common in patients without acute coronary syndrome, and international guidelines recommend patients with myocardial infarction are classified by aetiology. The present study was conducted to assess the cases of Myocardial infarction.Materials & Methods:102 cases of Myocardial infarction of both genders were included. Recording of education level, family history, residence, tobacco history, co- morbidities etc. was recorded.Results: Out of 102, males were 62 and females were 40. Common risk factors were smoking in 45, alcoholism in 50, hypertension in 72, hyperlipidemia in 80 and lack of exercise in 51. The difference was significant (P< 0.05).Conclusion: Common risk factors were smoking, alcoholism, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and lack of exercise.