2017
DOI: 10.3329/bhj.v32i1.34169
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Study on Risk Factors and Pattern of Coronary Artery Involvement in Young Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients

Abstract: Abstract:Aims: To compare the risk factors and pattern of coronary artery involvement in young acute coronary syndrome patients with that of the elderly. Results: Study population was divided into two subgroups, those 18-40 years were considered as young and those >40 years were considered as elderly. Young patients had greater prevalence of smoking, dyslipidemia and positive family history of Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD), whereas hypertension was more prevalent in the elderly. Younger patients mainly presente… Show more

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“…This was comparable to the findings of study conducted by Sharma et al where positive family history was found in 50% of cases [5]. Study by Ahmad et al observed positive family history of IHD in 30% cases [4].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 89%
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“…This was comparable to the findings of study conducted by Sharma et al where positive family history was found in 50% of cases [5]. Study by Ahmad et al observed positive family history of IHD in 30% cases [4].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 89%
“…istribution of cases according to outcomes of ACS (56%) were hypertensive which is comparable to studies by Ahmad et al [4], Yusuf et al [7] who reported hypertension in 69.3% and 39.02% cases respectively. In the present study, diabetes The finding was comparable to studies by Yusuf et al [7] and Ahmad et al [4]. Dylipidemia is a well for ACS.…”
Section: N (Nstemi)supporting
confidence: 84%
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“…There is a recent increase in the incidence of CAD and to be precise acute myocardial infarction among the young population in this region. [5][6][7] This study is an attempt to assess the role of various risk factors and the pattern of involvement of coronary arteries in patients with angina to prevent further cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%