Key result
Hypertension was the strongest independent determinant of ischemic heart disease among the rural elderly, associated with a 3.5-fold increased odds of the condition (OR 3.5).
Why the study?
Ischemic heart disease is a major cause of illness and death among the elderly in India, prompting this assessment of its prevalence and risk factors in an elderly rural population.
Cross-Sectional (n=168)
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A high prevalence of ischemic heart disease (44.6%) was found among the rural elderly in India, strongly associated with modifiable risk factors like hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes.
High rural elderly IHD burden may prompt local screening; leaves open prospective validation of risk factor associations.
Background: Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a major cause of illness and death among the elderly in India. This study assessed the prevalence and risk factors of IHD in an elderly rural population. Methods: A cross-sectional study at Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Wardha, India, from 2022 to December 2023, included 168 participants aged 60 and above. Data were gathered through questionnaires, exams, and lab tests. Multivariate logistic regression identified IHD determinants. Results: IHD prevalence was 44.6%. Hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes were significant factors. Hypertension (OR 3.5), diabetes (OR 2.8), and dyslipidemia (OR 2.9) were key independent determinants. Conclusion: High IHD rates among the elderly highlight the need for targeted interventions addressing modifiable risk factors. Routine cardiovascular risk assessments are essential for reducing IHD in this population.
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Yellapantula et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Ischemic Heart Disease (n=168). Hypertension vs. Without hypertension was evaluated on Ischemic heart disease (OR 3.5, 95% CI 2.1-5.8, p=0.001). Hypertension was the strongest independent determinant of ischemic heart disease among the rural elderly, associated with a 3.5-fold increased odds of the condition (OR 3.5).
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