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Assessment of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among patients of known population | |
Dr. Ashok Kumar Gupta, Dr. Krishan Kumar | |
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is increasingly recognized as a predominant contributor to morbidity, mortality, and disability on a global scale, representing a significant public health challenge. Hence; the present study was conducted for assessing risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among patients of known population. Materials & methods: A total of 500 patients who came for routine medical checkup were enrolled. Complete demographic and clinical details of all the patients was obtained. Information on medical condition and lifestyle risk factors for hypertension and coronary heart diseases were collected using a structured questionnaire. Blood samples were collected from each patient and analyzed to detect and quantify important biomarkers. A Questionnaire was framed and habit history (if any) was recorded. All the results were recorded in Microsoft excel sheet and was subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS software. Results: A total of 500 subjects were screened during the study period. Mean age of the patients was 53.9 years. Majority proportion of patients belonged to the age group of more than 50 years. 63.8 percent of the patients were males. 17.2 percent of the patients were illiterate. 30.2 percent of the patients were educated upto graduation while 17.8 percent of the patients were educated upto postgraduation. Positive family history of cardiovascular disease was seen in 64.2 percent of the patients while dyslipidemia and diabetes were seen in 63.8 percent and 60.8 percent of the patients respectively. Hypertension was seen in 67.6 percent of the patients. Obesity and sedentary life style was seen in 73 percent and 79.6 percent of the patients respectively. Conclusion: The efficacy of intervention programs aimed at preventing cardiovascular disease in populations within developing nations warrants further investigation, with particular emphasis on the needs and health outcomes of women. |
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