Sex differences in potential triggers of myocardial infarction.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Internal and external triggers affect seasonal and circadian variations of myocardial infarction (MI). We aimed to assess sex differences in the common triggers of MI.

Methods and results

A nationwide, retrospective, cross-sectional postal survey study was conducted. Individuals who experienced a MI during holidays and weekdays were identified through the SWEDEHEART registry. Twenty-seven potential MI triggers were rated in regards to occurring more or less than usual during the last 24 h before the MI. Three areas were covered: activities, emotions, and food or alcohol consumption. A logistic regression model was used to identify sex differences for each trigger and odds ratios (ORs) were reported. Four hundred and fifty-one patients, of whom 317 were men, responded. T

SUBMITTER: Olsson A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10063195 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature