Mammi, M VPavithran, KAbdu Rahiman, PPisharody, RSugathan, K1991-03-012009-05-271991-03-012009-05-271991-03-01Mammi MV, Pavithran K, Abdu Rahiman P, Pisharody R, Sugathan K. Acute myocardial infarction in north Kerala--a 20 year hospital based study. Indian Heart Journal. 1991 Mar-Apr; 43(2): 93-6http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/5509This is a retrospective study of patients with first attack of myocardial infarction admitted to Medical College Hospital, Calicut during the years 1969 to 1988. The data analysed were compared to other hospital based studies in India and abroad. A striking increase in the percentage of acute myocardial infarction was observed. There was also an increase in the occurrence of myocardial infarction in the young. A properly designed population based study is warranted.engAdultAge FactorsAgedCoronary Care Units --statistics & numerical dataFemaleHospital Records --statistics & numerical dataHospitals, Teaching --statistics & numerical dataHumansIncidenceIndia --epidemiologyMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial Infarction --epidemiologyRetrospective StudiesSex FactorsTime FactorsComparative Study