Algorithm: Evaluation of Young MI Step 1: History & family history Step 2: ECG, troponin, echo Step 3: Coronary angiography ± IVUS/OCT Step 4: Exclude MINOCA, vasospasm, myocarditis Step 5: Genetic/metabolic testing if indicated
Algorithm: Evaluation of Syncope in the Young Step 1: Detailed history (triggers, family SCD) Step 2: ECG (Brugada, LQTS, WPW) Step 3: Echo/CMR for structural heart disease Step 4: Holter/loop recorder, exercise test Step 5: Genetic testing if suspicion persists
Registry Data – NORIN-STEMI
SELECT Trial Results
Take-Home Messages Premature MI burden in India is high Pathophysiology: atherosclerosis + arrhythmic substrates CPR/AED essential to survival New interventions: BRS, PCSK9, GLP-1 Family screening & prevention crucial
References (1/3) NORIN-STEMI, ACS-QUIK, YOUTH registry INTERHEART South Asia ABSORB IV, MeRes100, DREAMS 3G