Gaps in detection and prevention leave many vulnerable to first-time heart attacks

Despite the global implementation of the clinical algorithm designed to predict atherosclerotic heart disease based on traditional risk factors, the burden of this condition is increasing. It is shown in a study by ACS researcher Nick Noormohm, in close collaboration with Mount Sinai.

The results are Published In European Heart Journal,

, Collaboration Says Nurmohde, “We have allowed to tap in a huge database with data of about 5 million people in the US with Mi for the first time between 2017 and 2022.

By analyzing the data, researchers showed a difference between the identification of symptoms and preventive therapy before the MI events.

Difference in age groups and gender

Different differences were also found in the study age groups And gender. Patients aged 60 years or older, and especially male, were less likely to have been drawn symptoms or risk factors, and primary care physician visits were less likely.

In addition, they were more likely to suffer from St-Elevation Mi, which was a more serious form of the situation. In contrast, individuals and women over 60 years were diagnosed more often risk And symptoms, although they are still facing issues with insufficient preventive care.

Better clinical equipment and preventive care

Conclusions underline the requirement of an important UNMET for better clinical devices. In addition, more active management strategies to identify high -risk patients for Mi can ensure that they get proper preventive care.

“We want to develop better ways to find the risk of a heart attack first – even if they have no symptoms yet,” says Nurmohde.

“For example, think of advanced blood or imaging tests. We have now developed the first prototypes of such approaches, and these new tests are now being studied to see if they can really save life and save costs.”