Patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) appear to have suboptimal control of heart attack risk factors. Study investigators found the following among patients presenting with AMI:
| Risk Factor Control Goal | Patients Meeting the Goal |
| LDL cholesterol | 66.3% |
| Non-HDL cholesterol | 66.8% |
| Non-smoking | 63.7% |
| Taking aspirin following prior cardiovascular disease | 65.1% |
| Statin use among stain-eligible patients | 61.1% |
Source: American Heart Journal, July 2015.
