Key result
Conventional risk factors were highly prevalent in young Indian patients with premature CAD, including family history (50%), hypertension (49%), and diabetes (44%).
Why the study?
What are the prevalent risk factors and treatment patterns in young Indian patients presenting with premature coronary artery disease?
Population
997 young patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome or stable ischemic heart disease successively at…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support enhanced risk factor screening in young Indians; leaves open whether early intervention reduces premature CAD events.
Observational (n=997)
Yes
What are the prevalent risk factors and treatment patterns in young Indian patients presenting with premature coronary artery disease?
Conventional risk factors are highly prevalent in young Indians with premature CAD, and there is a significant gap in the utilization of evidence-based medical therapies.
Iyengar et al. (2016) conducted an observational in Premature coronary artery disease (n=997). Conventional risk factors was evaluated on Prevalence of risk factors and management status. Conventional risk factors were highly prevalent in young Indian patients with premature CAD, including family history (50%), hypertension (49%), and diabetes (44%).
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