Risk profile of myocardial infarction in young versus older adults

Mona A. Abed, Nidal F. Eshah, Debra K. Moser

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Abstract

Background: In developing countries, the number of adults who develop myocardial infarction (MI) at a young age is high. The popularity of waterpipe smoking (WPS) has increased among the same age group. It is unknown if WPS contributes to the incidence of early-onset MI. Objective: To study the association of WPS with early-onset MI, which is defined as first MI occurring in individuals 18 ≥ age ≤ 45 years compared to those older than 45 years. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. The association of WPS with first-time MI was compared between younger and older adults (N = 225). Results: Twenty-five percent of all participants developed an acute MI before the age of 46 years. Both cigarette and WPS were more common among younger first-time MI patients than older first-time MI patients. Conclusions: WPS is one risk factor that distinguishes the risk profile of young adults with early-onset MI.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)226-230
Number of pages5
JournalHeart and Lung
Volume47
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2018

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© 2018 Elsevier Inc.

Funding

This study was funded by the Hashemite University in Jordan.

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Hashemite University in Jordan

    Keywords

    • Jordan
    • Myocardial infarction
    • Risk
    • Smoking
    • Tobacco
    • Water pipes

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
    • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
    • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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