Risk factors associated with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarctions among young patients treated in the Mid-West of Ireland: a case series report using secondary data
This study identified cardiovascular risk factors among STEMI patients in Ireland as male, smoking, family history of cardiovascular disease, and being overweight or obese. This study hopes to increase awareness of young STEMI patients and inform health promotion initiatives within this cohort.
Authors
- Thomas J. Kiernan
- Roisin Gardiner
- Niamh M. Cummins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7118-9563)
- Sandra N Nantumbwe
Institutions
- University of Limerick (IE)
- University Hospital Limerick (IE)
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
- Published
- 2025-05-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-025-03965-w
- Primary Topic
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Irish Research eLibrary
- University of Limerick