Distribution of Risk Factors in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome – a Hospital Based Study
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.636Abstract
A total of 230 patients admitted in coronary care unit of Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre in between
November 2001 and October 2002 were studied. 157 (68.2%) were male, with mean age of 62.8±11.8 years.
Majority of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) events were observed in males with advanced age (> 65 years).
About 68% patients with ACS were smoker, the most common modifiable risk factor followed by hypertension,
dyslipidaemia and diabetes. A strong trend towards development of coronary artery disease (CAD) was
found in subjects with positive family history of CAD. Multiple risk factors (2 or more) were present in vast
majority of patients. Modifiable risk factors, with smoking at number one position are more common in
acute coronary syndrome patients. Appropriate management of modifiable risk factors is advisable to reduce
the incidence of coronary artery disease.
Key Words: Coronary Artery Disease, Risk Factors.
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