The prevalence of risk factors and pattern of obstructive coronary artery disease in young Indians (< 45 years) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A gender-based multi-center study

Abstract

Obstructive CAD in young men and women accounted for 10% of all CAD cases requiring PCI. Although men account for the majority of patients, CAD in women under the age of 45 is not uncommon. Traditional risk factors are becoming more prevalent in younger women.