Further Understanding of Myocardial Infarction: Risk Factors, Treatment, and Clinical Outcomes

Dear Colleagues,

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI), also known as a heart attack, occurs due to decreased coronary blood flow, leading to insufficient oxygen supply to the heart and cardiac ischemia. Decreased coronary blood flow is multifactorial. Atherosclerotic plaques classically rupture and lead to thrombosis, contributing to acutely decreased blood flow in the coronary. Many basic science and clinical studies on new pathomechanisms concerning acute myocardial infarction are extremely important both from a clinical point of view and from a public health perspective.

Further understanding of myocardial infarction by defining new risk factors, proposing new treatment strategies, and conducting new clinical trials is still needed. The prompt recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of AMI are critical to improving patient outcomes and reducing the risk of complications. Moreover, close monitoring and comprehensive post-treatment care are essential for promoting recovery and long-term heart health.

We invite authors to submit original research articles and reviews papers to this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Joanna Sikora
Guest Editor

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