Younger age of patients with myocardial infarction is associated with a higher number of relatives with a history of premature atherosclerosis
In: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, Jg. 20 (2020), Heft 1, S. 1-9
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Background Premature coronary artery disease is one of the most pressing global issues in modern cardiology. The aim of the study was to investigate the role of family history of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients aged Methods The studied group (MI Results There were statistically significant differences between the MI p Conclusions A younger age of patients with myocardial infarction is associated with a higher number of relatives with a history of premature MI/ischaemic stroke. Thus, the family history of premature atherosclerosis involving not only first- but also second-degree relatives seems to be a valuable factor in CVD risk evaluation in young people. Graphical Abstract
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Younger age of patients with myocardial infarction is associated with a higher number of relatives with a history of premature atherosclerosis
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Budaj, Andrzej ; Maicka, Agnieszka ; Ambroziak, Michał ; Niewczas-Wieprzowska, Katarzyna |
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Zeitschrift: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, Jg. 20 (2020), Heft 1, S. 1-9 |
Veröffentlichung: | BioMed Central, 2020 |
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ISSN: | 1471-2261 (print) |
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