[Acute juvenile myocardial infarct. A clinical case and review of the literature]. / Enfarte agudo do miocárdio juvenil. Caso clínico e revisão da literatura.

Authors report one case of myocardial infarction in a young man 23 years old. Prevalence of acute myocardial infarction under the age of 35-40 years is not negligible. Pathogenic mechanisms, risk factors, clinical presentation, prognosis, and findings in selective coronary angiography are reviewed.