A study of risk factors related to coronary vascular disease among patients attending a tertiary health care institute of Rajasthan.

Dr. Navgeet Mathur; Dr. Medha Mathur

Volume : VI, Issue : XII, December - 2017

A study of risk factors related to coronary vascular disease among patients attending a tertiary health care institute of Rajasthan.

Dr. Navgeet Mathur, Dr. Medha Mathur

Abstract :

Background–Prevention strategies must be strengthened to control cardiovascular diseases which can significantly reduce morbidity and mortality. Aim and objectives– This study aimed to know current prevalence of risk factors related to cardiovascular disease especially in young. Material and method – This cross sectional study was conducted for a period of six months (May to October, 2017). All patients (old and new cases) of coronary artery disease (CAD) were evaluated for common risk factors like age, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, lack of exercise, smoking, dyslipidemia and positive family history. Result– Among study population it was found that 94.3% patients had lack of exercise, 76.9% patients had age more than 60 years, 63.2% patients had HTN before emergence of CAD, 61.3% patients were smoker, 40.5% patients had DM before emergence of CAD, 37.7% patients were obese, 17.9% patients had dyslipidemia, 13.2% patients had positive family history. In young patients (age less than 40 years) dyslipidemia was found in much higher prevalence (81.8%) than older CAD patients (10.5%). Conclusion– Lifestyle modification like proper exercise and cessation of smoking can benefit significantly. Monitoring of lipid profile can predict cardiovascular event especially in young.