ABSTRACT
Aim of this study was to compare the forcedexpiratory volume in one second [FEV1] in smokervs. non smoker doctors
Material and Methods:Individuals were divided into two equal andmatched groups of fifty each. Their ages rangedbetween 27 to 57 years with an average of 18.2 packyears of smoking. Individuals with history ofpulmonary, cardiac, musculoskeletal, neurologicalor any systemic disease which could decline lungfunctions were excluded. Moderate smoking wasdefined as cigarette smoking of 10 pack years.Desktop Spirometer [Geratherm respiratory GmbH]was used in the study and GOLD criteria of COPDwas applied to detect the abnormalities
Results:Mean Age of individuals was 37.65 +/- 7.16 yearsand mean [ +/- SD] height was 174.33 +/- 7.54centimeters. FEV1 was normal in 32 [32%]subjects out of 100 [n=100], out of which 06 weresmokers and 26 were non smokers. Signs of airwayobstruction [FEV1 < 80% predicted] were found in68 [68%] subjects, among whom 44 subjects weresmokers and 24 were non-smoker. Smokers had ahistory of 10 to 41 pack years of smoking with amean of 18.2 pack years. P-value was calculatedusing Chi-square test, which turned out to be 0.00
Conclusion: The prevalence of persistent air flowobstruction is high in asymptomatic smokers. A lowFEV1 in an asymptomatic smoker indicatesindividual with high risk of developing COPD
ABSTRACT
To determine the frequency of metabolic syndrome in patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction [MI]. Cross -sectional, observational, multi center study. Allied Hospital Faisalabad from 01-01-2009 to 30-06-2010. Any patient fulfilling the criteria of acute myocardial infarction were admitted and enrolled in the study during the study period. Demographic details, history and clinical examination of the patients were recorded on prescribed performa after securing an informed consent. Blood Pressure was recorded in lying posture from right arm and waist circumference measured at umbilical level in lying position. Blood sample was collected in fasting state for estimation of plasma glucose, serum HDL-cholesterol and serum triglycerides levels. Out of 690 patients, 420[60.86%] were male and 270[39.14%] were females with average age 55.90 +/- 10.19. 40% males and 44% females had metabolic syndrome and incidence increased with age. Waist circumference was increased in 46.85% participants followed by increased fasting blood sugar [42%] levels. Frequency of metabolic syndrome was high among the patients with acute myocardial infarction. It supports the potential for preventive efforts in persons with high risk for acute myocardial infarction