A Study of Risk Factors for First Myocardial Infarction in 52 Countries and Over 27,000 Subjects (INTERHEART)

Title: Dietary Patterns and the Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction in 52 Countries: Results of the INTERHEART Study Topic: General Cardiology Date Posted: 10/20/2008 Author(s): Iqbal R, Anand S, Ounpuu S, et al., on behalf of the INTERHEART Study Investigators. Citation: Circulation 2008;Oct 20:[Epub ahead of print]. Clinical Trial: No

Related Resources For Patients:  'Western' Diet Is a Global Heart Risk  Trial:  A Study of Risk Factors for First Myocardial Infarction in 52 Countries and Over 27,000 Subjects (INTERHEART)  Journal Scan Kim A. Eagle, M.D., F.A.C.C., Associate Editor Study Question: Diet is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but it varies markedly in different regions of the world. Is the association between dietary patterns and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) comparable globally? Methods:  INTERHEART is a standardized case-control study involving participants from 52 countries designed to identify risk markers for AMI. The present analysis included 5,761 cases with AMI and 10,646 control subjects. Three major dietary patterns were identified using factor analysis: Oriental (high intake of tofu and soy and other sauces), Western (high in fried foods, salty snacks, eggs, and meat), and prudent (high in fruit and vegetables)./.../