Coronary Artery Atherosclerosis-An Autopsy Study.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 6
Abstract
Atherosclerosis is characterised by intimal lesions called atheromas or atheromatous plaques or fibrofatty plaques in large and medium sized arteries ; that protrude into and obstruct the vascular lumen. In order to assess the magnitude of the problem, a retrospective study of autopsied patients for the presence of atherosclerotic lesions of the coronary arteries was undertaken for a period of 2 years in the pathology department of Government Medical College Jammu. Result Out of 250 cases, 145 cases(58% ) showed various atherosclerotic changes in coronaries.The age varied from 19 years to 85 years. Overall ,atherosclerosis was seen having highest prevalence in older patients and males patients were affected more than female patients. Out of 3 major coronaries Left anterior decending artery was the most commonly involved . Most common atherosclerosis lesion was Type V lesion followed by Type III (preatheroma) lesion . Conclusion This study showed the prevalence of atherosclerosis among the autosy cases. Since incidence seems to be increasing with age so there is need for lifestyle changes in general public and also calls for screening programmes and prevention and control measures from an early age.
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Dr. Bharti Devi Thaker
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