30th May 2026

Epidemiology

STEMI incidence has declined over the past two decades, but saw a 16% increase in 2021-22 due to post-COVID-19 effects. In the UK, STEMI accounts for ~3% prevalence and 1.2 million hospitalisations annually.

Risk Factors

• Lifestyle: Smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet, cocaine use.
• Chronic conditions: Hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis.
• Demographics: Age >60, family history, prior stent thrombosis, sleep apnea, depression.