“Risk Factor Analysis of Young Stemi Patients in A Tertiary Care Centre”
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction:- Acute STEMI is one of the leading cause of death in the world. It is less common in younger individuals ( less than 45 yrs). But it is of more clinical importance in younger patients, because it can cause premature death and long term disability in the form of heart failure . . Recently the incidence of STEMI is significantly increasing in younger population due to risk factors like obesity, diabetes, smoking etc. Prevention of these lethal heart condition requires a through understanding of their risk factors. Aim :- To analyse the risk factors in young STEMI patients who are admitted in the intensive coronary care units Materials And Methods:- Study design-cross sectional study Source of data: Study was done in young patients between the age 18 and 45 years, who were diagnosed to have STEMI based on ECG in ICCU of Coimbatore Medical College Hospital RESULTS:- The statistical analysis concluded that the incidence was increasing with age. The more prevalent risk factors were smoking, male sex ,family history, dyslipidemia, and obesity (in that order). Smoking and alcoholism were more prevalent in younger population. Hypertension and diabetes failed to demonstrate any significant difference in age group
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Dr. K. Swaminathan, Dr. Jeswin Pratap Raj
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