Key result
Among patients with ischemic heart disease in Kerala, diabetes (79%) and dyslipidemia (71%) were the most prevalent major risk factors, while hypertension (39%) and smoking (24%) were less common.
Population
496 patients admitted with acute coronary syndrome or coronary angiographic or electrocardiography evidence…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May prioritize diabetes/dyslipidemia screening in Kerala IHD; leaves open generalizability and causal inference from cross-sectional data.
Cross-Sectional (n=496)
No
Diabetes and dyslipidemia are the most prevalent risk factors for coronary artery disease among patients in Kerala, highlighting the need for early detection and management.
Cyril James (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in Ischemic heart disease (n=496). Conventional risk factors for coronary artery disease was evaluated on Prevalence of major risk factors for coronary artery disease. Among patients with ischemic heart disease in Kerala, diabetes (79%) and dyslipidemia (71%) were the most prevalent major risk factors, while hypertension (39%) and smoking (24%) were less common.
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