Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction: An Italian Single-Center Study.

Journal: International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition
Published Date: Jan 1, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Hypovitaminosis D is a vitamin deficiency that has been increasing in developed countries; it was also suggested as an emerging risk factor for developing of atherosclerosis and acute myocardial infarction. The primary source of vitamin D is its cutaneous synthesis under exposure to sunlight. It has been suggested that 30 min of sun exposure twice weekly leads to sufficient vitamin D synthesis. The residents of Trieste (Italy) are well-known for their high exposure to sunlight in all seasons. We aimed to investigate the vitamin D status in subjects with acute myocardial infarction living in this area.

Authors

  • Aneta Aleksova
    1 Cardiovascular Department, "Ospedali Riuniti" and University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
  • Rita Belfiore
    1 Cardiovascular Department, "Ospedali Riuniti" and University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
  • Cosimo Carriere
    1 Cardiovascular Department, "Ospedali Riuniti" and University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
  • Salam Kassem
    1 Cardiovascular Department, "Ospedali Riuniti" and University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
  • Salvatore La Carrubba
    2 Internal Medicine, Villa Sofia Hospital, Palermo, Italy.
  • Giulia Barbati
    1 Cardiovascular Department, "Ospedali Riuniti" and University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
  • Gianfranco Sinagra
    1 Cardiovascular Department, "Ospedali Riuniti" and University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.

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