High Prevalence of Metabolic Factors in Both Young and Old Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome - Interim Results of Metabolic Risk Factors in First ACS Study (Merifacs)

The study recruited consecutive consenting patients >18 years with the diagnosis of first ACS. Patients were treated as per standard of care. Data on demographic profile, socioeconomic status, risk factors, and in-hospital treatment were captured. CRF were active smoking, hypertension, diabetes, and high low-density lipoprotein levels. MRF were above normal values of BMI, waist–hip ratio, HbA1c, S-triglycerides, and low high-density lipoprotein levels. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software.