What are the risk factors associated with myocardial infarction?
Myocardial infarction is caused by a decrease or loss of blood flow to the heart muscle due to the blockage of one or more coronary arteries. Risk factors associated with myocardial infarction include high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, family history of heart disease, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle. Other risk factors include age, gender, and ethnicity. 