Prevalence and Drug Utilization Patterns of Cardiovascular Disease in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Bihar - A Prospective and Observational Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and drug utilization pattern. Methods: Total 448 patients of cardiovascular disease were randomly selected from outdoor and indoor of General Medicine and Cardiology department of IGIMS, Patna. Prescriptions and bed head ticket of selected patients were analyzed and documented for demographic variables, indication, disease prevalence, comorbidities and prescribing pattern of the physician. Results: Majority (48.21%) of patients in age group of 61-90 years were diagnosed with different cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Male patients (68%) were diagnosed CVDs more than female patients (32%). This study indicated that hyperlipidaemia (84.82%), hypertension (80.36%) and ischemic heart disease (66.96%) were most frequently diagnosed CVDs and most of the diseases were treated by the combination of two or three drugs. Common drugs prescribed were beta blockers (83%), statins (68%), angiotensinconverting enzymes(ACE) inhibitors (42%), diuretics (40%), calcium channel blockers (37%) and antiplatelets (34%). Diabetes (89.29%), asthma (48.21%) and anaemia (67%) were the comorbidities associated with CVDs. Conclusion: Hyperlipidaemia, hypertension and ischemic heart disease were the prevalent diseases among CVDs. Statins and antihypertensive were most prescribed drugs. Combinations of drugs were prescribed to the patients for effective therapy. The present study will help the healthcare professionals to optimize the efficient and safe use of cardiovascular drugs.
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Faiyaz Ahmad Ansari
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