Frequency of risk factors in acute coronary syndrome
Medical Forum Monthly. 2011; 22 (6): 9-12
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
To measure the frequency of risk factors in patients of ACS, Observational descriptive study. It was conducted in the'emergency department of Nishtar Hospital Multan from January 2008 to January 2009. Consecutive 400 patients who presented with history of chest pain were enrolled in the study. These patients underwent clinical examination, ECG and Trop T testing, Patients were inquired about the risk factors by the help of a Proforma. STEMI was the most common diagnosis [66.7%]. One or more risk factors were present in each patient; Hypertension [37.2%], Smoking history [50.1%], Diabetes Mellitus [29.2%], Family history [41.5%] and sedentary habits [33.2%].Hypertension and smoking are most common risk factors in patients with ACS
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Dor no Peito
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Fumar
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Fatores de Risco
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Comportamento Sedentário
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Hipertensão
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Infarto do Miocárdio
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Med. Forum Mon.
Ano de publicação:
2011
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