iarjaccIARJACCIARJACC2709-1880https://doi.org/10.47310/iarms.2023.v04i01.013A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study to Evaluate the Knowledge about Symptoms and Risk Factors for Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) Among the General Population of New DelhiAasthaSehgalVivekMittalAvneetKaurMedical Student, Lady Hardinge Medical College, IndiaMedical Student, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, IndiaMedical Student, Shri Guru Ram Rai Medical College, IndiaBackground: Little is known about community knowledge of myocardial infarction symptoms and risk factors. As it is a catastrophic illness, knowing its risk factors, early signs and symptoms could potentially prevent morbidity and mortality among people. The objective of this study was to evaluate this Knowledge among the general population of New Delhi. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional survey of residents of New Delhi was carried out between June and July 2022 using Google forms. Until 400 replies were gathered, the questionnaire was distributed among state citizens in rural and urban areas via email and social media sites such as WhatsApp groups, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. We collected data on their socio-demographic traits and awareness regarding symptoms and risk factors for Heart Attacks. Epi info v7 software was used to evaluate the data using the necessary statistical tests. Results: In the present study 38% (152) of the Patients fall were below 40 years of age while 62% (248) were above 40 years. About 53% (212) of patients were male and 47% (188) were female. In the present study 59(14.75%) study participants had very good knowledge (9-10 marks) towards sign and symptoms of Heart Attack, 221 (55.25%) had good knowledge (7-8 marks), 71(17.75%) had fair knowledge (4-6 marks) and 49(12.75%) had poor knowledge (<4 marks) towards risk factors for Heart Attack. Similarly, 42(10.5%) study participants had very good knowledge (9-10 marks) towards risk factors of Heart attack, 249(62.25%) had good knowledge (7-8 marks), 64(16.0%) had fair knowledge (4-6 marks) and 45 (11.25%) had poor knowledge (<4 marks) towards risk factors of heart attack. Conclusion: Survey results suggested that there is scant information about symptoms and risk factors for Heart Attacks among the general population of New Delhi. In this regard, there is an immense need to conduct awareness camps to educate the vulnerable public.