Severe infections as risk factors for acute myocardial infarction: a nationwide, Danish cohort study from 1987 to 2018

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Infections, particularly pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and soft tissue/bone infections, are linked to increased acute myocardial infarction risk.
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The highest risk of acute myocardial infarction occurs within the first 30 days post-infection, with pneumonia showing the greatest hazard ratio.
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The study analyzed data from 702,596 adults hospitalized in Denmark between 1987 and 2018, using nationwide registers for comprehensive insights.
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No significant association was found between central nervous system infections and acute myocardial infarction, while endocarditis showed limited risk.
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The findings indicate that infections may act as triggers for acute myocardial infarction across various age groups, emphasizing the need for awareness.

European Journal Of Preventive Cardiology

by Emilie Marie Juelstorp Pedersen, Harman Yonis, Gertrud Baunbæk Egelund, Nicolai Lohse, Christian Torp-Pedersen, Birgitte Lindegaard, Andreas Vestergaard Jensen
October 22, 2024

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