Journal article
Risk Factors for Acute Myocardial Infarction in Latin America
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Current knowledge of the impact of cardiovascular risk factors in Latin America is limited.
METHODS AND RESULTS: As part of the INTERHEART study, 1237 cases of first acute myocardial infarction and 1888 age-, sex-, and center-matched controls were enrolled from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Guatemala, and Mexico. History of smoking, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, diet, physical activity, alcohol consumption, psychosocial …
Authors
Lanas F; Avezum A; Bautista LE; Diaz R; Luna M; Islam S; Yusuf S
Journal
Circulation, Vol. 115, No. 9, pp. 1067–1074
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
March 6, 2007
DOI
10.1161/circulationaha.106.633552
ISSN
0009-7322
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Abdominal FatAdultAlcohol DrinkingApolipoprotein A-IApolipoprotein B-100Case-Control StudiesComorbidityDiabetes MellitusDietDyslipidemiasEthnicityFemaleHumansHypertensionLatin AmericaMaleMiddle AgedMotor ActivityMyocardial InfarctionObesityOdds RatioPrevalencePsychologyRisk FactorsSex FactorsSmokingStress, PsychologicalWaist-Hip Ratio