Long-term prognosis of unrecognized myocardial infarction in women and men from the general population: the Rotterdam Study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Long-term prognosis of unrecognized myocardial infarction in women and men from the general population: the Rotterdam Study

  • By

  • Julie A E van Oortmerssen

  • Luoshiyuan Zuo

  • Martijn J Tilly

  • Bryn Hummel

  • M Kamran Ikram

  • Eric Boersma

  • Jeanine E Roeters van Lennep

  • Maryam Kavousi

  • October 27, 2025

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    The study analyzed 12,303 participants to assess the prognostic outcomes of unrecognized myocardial infarction (UMI) in men and women.

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    Unrecognized myocardial infarction was linked to increased risks of heart failure and all-cause mortality in women, although significance diminished after adjusting for risk factors.

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    In men, both unrecognized and recognized myocardial infarction were associated with significantly higher risks of heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, and mortality.

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    The findings highlight sex-specific differences in the long-term prognosis of unrecognized myocardial infarction, necessitating tailored cardiovascular risk assessments.

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    The study underscores the importance of identifying unrecognized myocardial infarction to improve outcomes and emphasizes the need for sex-specific prevention strategies.

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Long-term prognosis of unrecognized myocardial infarction in women and men from the general population: the Rotterdam Study

  • by Julie A E van Oortmerssen, Luoshiyuan Zuo, Martijn J Tilly, Bryn Hummel, M Kamran Ikram, Eric Boersma, Jeanine E Roeters van Lennep, Maryam Kavousi

  • October 27, 2025

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