Original paper

Sports engagement and age at first myocardial infarction in men under 55 years of age

Volume: 12, Issue: 9, Pages: e0184035 - e0184035
Published: Sep 21, 2017
Abstract
Objective Low levels of physical activity in childhood are associated with clustering of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) as predisposition for atherosclerosis. We assessed the association between sports engagement and age at first myocardial infarction (MI) in a cohort of men under 55 years of age. Methods The Bern percutaneous coronary intervention Registry (NCT 02241291) was analyzed from March 2009 until January 2012. Male patients with...
Paper Details
Title
Sports engagement and age at first myocardial infarction in men under 55 years of age
Published Date
Sep 21, 2017
Journal
Volume
12
Issue
9
Pages
e0184035 - e0184035
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