Disparities in Myocardial Infarction Remodeling According to Gender

Disparities in Myocardial Infarction Remodeling According to Gender

Following myocardial infarction, female individuals demonstrate a poorer prognosis, characterized by elevated rates of mortality and heart failure. A primary hypothesis suggests unfavorable cardiac remodeling in women. This remodeling, defined as alterations in cardiac size and shape post-infarction, necessitates repeated non-invasive imaging for study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age > 18 years
• First myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation during the hospital phase
• Coronary angiography performed within 72 hours of the infarction
• Inclusion in the RIMA registry
• Patient affiliated or beneficiary of a social security scheme; Signature of informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients already enrolled in the study
• Poor understanding of the French language
• Pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women
• Individuals deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision; Individuals receiving psychiatric care under coercion
• Individuals subject to a legal protection measure; Individuals incapable of giving consent