STUDY OF EVALUATION OF MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS IN CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE.

Dr. P. Suresh; Dr. C. Yamini Devi

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

STUDY OF EVALUATION OF MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS IN CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE.

Dr. P. Suresh, Dr. C. Yamini Devi

Abstract :

INTRODUCTION: Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of death worldwide. Hence study of risk factors in coronary artery disease helps in the prevention of mortality and morbidity. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: Study of modifiable risk factors in coronary artery disease. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Inclusion criteria: Patients suffering from coronary artery disease, who were admitted in SVRRGG hospital, Tirupati, were taken in the study. Exclusion criteria: Patients who were previously diagnosed as having coronary artery disease. RESULTS: Coronary artery disease was more common in men (68%), above the age of 50 years. The common modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease were Hypertension (60%), smoking (46%), diabetes mellitus (40%). No risk factors were found in 8% of cases. CONCLUSION: In our study the common modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease are Hypertension, Smoking, Diabetes mellitus, and obesity. Among these, Hypertension was the commonest cause followed by smoking and diabetes mellitus.