Early-Onset Myocardial Infarction in Adults Under 45: A Review of Five Cases

Cureus 2026 Open access

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Authors: Samy Matta, Tambi Isaac, Roxana Lazarescu, Mujtaba Zafar, Hejmadi Prabhu
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101119
Cited by: 1
References: 11

Abstract

Myocardial infarction (MI) in individuals younger than 45 years is uncommon but carries significant clinical and psychosocial implications. Its presentation challenges traditional assumptions regarding cardiovascular risk and necessitates tailored approaches to diagnosis and management. We conducted a retrospective analysis of five patients aged

Fields of Study & Subjects

Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics

Publication details

Journal / source
Cureus
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
e101119–e101119
Publication date
8 January 2026
Language
EN