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Volume 13 Issue 10 (October) 2024

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Usefulness of Coronary Angiography in Patients With Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction In The Absence Of Prior Ischemia And Its Relation To Risk Factors
Dr. Rajeshwar Joshi, Dr. Ajay Chaurasia, Dr. Nikhil Borikar, Dr. Sandeep Kamat, Dr. Rohin Saini, Dr. Pankaj Kashyap, Dr. Radheshyam Shinde, Dr. Manish Dhadke

Background: Diagnosing the cause of left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) is key in heart failure management, but the use of coronary angiography varies due to limited evidence of its benefits. Aim: The present study aims to evaluate the diagnostic effectiveness of coronary angiography in patients with LVSD without a prior history of ischemic heart disease. Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed adult patients with LVSD (EF < 50%) who underwent coronary angiography between March 2022 and July 2024. Results: Of the 53 participants, 39 had non-significant coronary stenosis and 14 had significant stenosis. The mean age was 52.3 years, with no significant age difference between groups (p = 0.309). Smoking (p = 0.003) and diabetes mellitus (p < 0.001) were significantly more common in the significant stenosis group, while no differences were observed for hypertension (p = 0.853) or history of heart failure (p = 0.694). ECG findings showed no significant differences, but the significant stenosis group had a significantly lower left ventricular ejection fraction (p < 0.01), indicating reduced heart function. Conclusion: The present study concludes that in patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction, the risk stratification of coronary disease can be established using information from the clinical history, electrocardiogram, and echocardiography.

 
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