Research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) conference in Manchester, UK reported that the highest rate of STEMI heart attacks occur at the beginning of the week, with the greatest rates being on Monday.
"This study adds to evidence around the timing of particularly serious heart attacks, but we now need to unpick what it is about certain days of the week that makes them more likely," said Professor Nilesh Samani, Medical Director at the British Heart Foundation. Blue Monday Phenomenon: Deadly Heart Attacks More Likely to Occur on Start of Working Week, Says Study.