[Analysis of risk factors for coronary disease in women with their first acute myocardial infarction].

Based on the analysis of the results of the investigation performed in 92 women hospitalized between 1989 and 1992 with the first acute myocardial infarction (AMI), frequency of coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors was assessed with attention to the patient's age. It was proved that in women under 44 yrs the most common factors are: cigarette smoking, family history of CAD or myocardial infarction (MI), decreased levels of HDL-cholesterol and hypertriglyceridemia. In older age there are: hypercholesterolemia, decreased levels of HDL-cholesterol, hypertriglyceridemia, arterial hypertension, obesity and diabetes mellitus. Furthermore, some differences in the frequency of CAD risk factors between the both sexes were noted. In women under 44 yrs cigarette smoking, significant family history, decreased levels of HDL-cholesterol and hypertriglyceridemia occurred more often than in men. In women above 56 yrs we found significantly higher levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides, lower levels of HDL-cholesterol, higher frequency of hypertension, diabetes and obesity, compared to men.