Early intervention and prevention of myocardial infarction

Although there has been a decline in the incidence of ischaemic heart disease in Western Europe, North America and Australia/New Zealand, it remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide due to rapidly increasing incidences in developing countries. Prevention is key to reducing the burden of this disease. The INTERHEART study performed in 52 countries around the world has shown that the major risk factors are tobacco smoking,...