BEYOND GENETICS: THE ROLE OF LIFESTYLE IN YOUNG MI PATIENTS

Young myocardial infarction (MI) an is acute coronary event that occur in people under 45 and has become a major worldwide health problem. Compared to MI in older populations, young MI is influenced by a distinct combination of risk factors and poses unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.Non traditional risk factors including autoimmune illnesses, poor eating habits, sedentary lifestyles, psychological stress, and environmental exposures are also gaining recognition, even if smoking, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia are typical conventional risk factors.The behavioral habits of young individuals,particularly those related to drug misuse, physical inactivity, and diet, further raise their risk of cardiovascular disease. The angiographic patterns of these individuals often reveal single-vessel disease, with the left anterior descending artery being the most affected.The rise in MI incidence among youth shows the urgent need for early recognition, prevention, and lifestyle modification. The prevalence of early cardiovascular disease can be considerably reduced by emphasizing stress management, regular exercise, and heart-healthy dietary practices. Innovative biomarkers and other emerging technologies may also uncover personalized strategies for prevention and intervention. This complex and multidimensional issue needs more awareness, preventative measures, and specialized healthcare procedures to protect this vulnerable group and stop the growing impacts of early-onset myocardial infarction.