The demographic profile of young patients (<45 years-old) with acute coronary syndromes in Queensland.

Background: There is little data regarding the demographic profile of young (<45 years) Australian acute coronary syndrome patients. The aim of this study was to compare baseline characteristics, risk factor profile and outcomes of young patients compared with their older counterparts referred to two metropolitan Queensland hospitals.

Methods: Over a four-year period, data on acute coronary syndrome patients referred to The Prince Charles and Royal Brisbane Hospitals were retrospectively analysed.