The characteristics of myocardial infarction in people under 45 years old are smoking, obesity and male sex.

The doctor in the emergency room chatted with Huazi. He encountered three patients with myocardial infarction while on duty. Two of them were saved by stents, but the other one had lost his breathing and heartbeat when he was sent to the hospital and could not be saved.

The doctor told Huazi that the three patients had similar characteristics: they were all overweight, men around 40 years old, and they all smoked.

1. Five major risk factors for myocardial infarction in young people In the study of the Chinese Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry (CAMI), the proportion of males among young myocardial infarction patients under the age of 45 in my country was as high as 94%. There are five major risk factors for acute myocardial infarction, namely smoking (72.1%), hypertension (33.5%), obesity (18.3%), diabetes (11.3%), and hyperlipidemia (10.4%).

85.2% of young patients with acute myocardial infarction have at least one of these five risk factors. It is not difficult to see from these data that bad living habits, especially smoking, are the main causes of acute myocardial infarction. Estrogen in young women has a protective effect on the cardiovascular system, and the number of male smokers is far greater than that of female smokers, so obese men who smoke have become a typical feature of myocardial infarction in young people.

2. Education level is an independent factor affecting death from myocardial infarction When myocardial infarction occurs, more and more myocardial cells will die over time. At this time, we should race against time to reopen the blood vessels and restore blood supply to the myocardium.

When deciding whether to undergo interventional treatment or stent surgery, the doctor will explain the severity of the disease and the risks of related treatments. This is often the most time-wasting stage.

The higher the education level, the more they know about the risks and hazards of myocardial infarction. In daily prevention, they will be more cooperative with the doctor's advice and have better medication compliance. When the disease occurs, they are more likely to choose the right treatment. However, those with lower education levels are more likely to be hesitant and miss the opportunity for rescue.

3. Young people rarely pay attention to heart health. Myocardial infarction in China is getting younger, and the occurrence of myocardial infarction among young people is related to their own neglect of the disease. Most young people think that the "three highs" such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, as well as heart disease are problems that only the elderly need to pay attention to. They rarely go for physical examinations and do not care whether they have the "three highs".

Some young people, although they have annual physical examinations, are unwilling to take medication to control the "three highs" because they have no symptoms or the symptoms are not obvious. As a result, arteriosclerosis will occur, and the progression of atherosclerotic plaques will accelerate until they rupture and cause myocardial infarction.

4. Characteristic groups should be alert to myocardial infarction. Smokers and obese men are young people who are prone to myocardial infarction. They need to adopt a healthy lifestyle, quit smoking, limit alcohol, and avoid staying up late to avoid cardiovascular damage. Doing moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for more than 30 minutes a day can effectively increase cardiopulmonary function.

It is important to have regular physical examinations and pay attention to whether your blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipids are normal. If you have the "three highs", you need to take medication regularly under the guidance of a doctor to control the indicators. You should also regularly check your heart function, such as cardiac ultrasound, electrocardiogram, etc. If there is a problem, treat it in time.

In summary, myocardial infarction is not an "exclusive disease" of the elderly, but is trending towards young people under 45 years old. Male, smoking, and obesity are typical characteristics of myocardial infarction under 45 years old. Young male friends, you should live a healthy life, pay attention to your health, and eliminate your "characteristics of myocardial infarction". If you need to take medication, you should do so under the guidance of a doctor. If you have any questions about medication, please consult a doctor or pharmacist. I am pharmacist Huazi, welcome to follow me and share more health knowledge.