Myocardial Infarction: Difference between revisions
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The narrowing of the coronary artery leading to a myocardial infarction, usually develops over several years. An increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which may lead to a myocardial infarction or stroke, can be estimated using [http://www.escardio.org/initiatives/prevention/prevention-tools/SCORE-Risk-Charts.htm SCORE system] which is developed by the European Society of cardiology (ESC). | The narrowing of the coronary artery leading to a myocardial infarction, usually develops over several years. An increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which may lead to a myocardial infarction or stroke, can be estimated using [http://www.escardio.org/initiatives/prevention/prevention-tools/SCORE-Risk-Charts.htm SCORE system] which is developed by the European Society of cardiology (ESC). | ||
As shown in the figure, the most important risk factors for myocardial infarction are: | As shown in the figure, the most important risk factors for myocardial infarction are: | ||
*Male | *Male sex | ||
*Smoking | *Smoking | ||
*Hypertension | *Hypertension | ||