Perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes atendidos na linha de cuidados de infarto agudo do miocárdio no estado do PIauí

Abstract

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Brazil, requiring special attention from public health policies. This research project aims to analyze the epidemiological profile of patients treated within the acute myocardial infarction care pathway in the state of Piauí, between January 2024 and January 2025. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. During this period, 2.329 patients were treated within the care pathway. The majority of patients were male (62,57%), over 80 years old (15,06%), and had systemic arterial hypertension as the most prevalent pre-existing comorbidity (42,59%). Furthermore, a large portion of the patients were classified as overweight based on their BMI (39,85%). The data obtained provide a better understanding of the profile of patients affected by AMI in the state, supporting the development of more effective disease prevention strategies.