Long-term risk factor management and adverse events in patients with early-onset myocardial infarction-a "real-world" study.

Background: International guidelines emphasize the importance of preventive efforts after early-onset myocardial infarction (EOMI); however, data on "real-world" long-term risk factor management and adverse event rates in this special patient group is scarce.

Methods: In this German registry study, 301 patients with MI aged ≤ 45 years were investigated. Risk factor control was assessed at the time of index MI and after 1 year.