Little is known about risk factors and treatment modalities in Egyptian patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 adult subjects presenting with ACS including ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), or unstable angina to evaluate the pattern of risk factors profile among Egyptian patients with ACS. All patients were subjected to history taking, clinical examination, 12-lead ECG, and plasma troponin I to confirm myocardial necrosis and to identify STEMI, NSTEMI, and unstable angina. The percent of current smokers was significantly higher than non-smokers (63.5% versus 36.5%, p=0.001). History of hypertension was significantly more frequent among the studied patients (57.5% versus 42.5%, p=0.034), and the same was observed for diabetes mellitus (60.5% versus 39.5%, p=0.003). The number of patients having dyslipidemia was significantly higher than those having no dyslipidemia (57% versus 43%, p=0.048). Regarding the body mass index (BMI), high percentages of the studied patients were overweight or obese (40.5% and 37.5%, respectively), with significant differences (p=0.000). The mean LDL was significantly higher in females than males (125.67±34.3 versus 114.68±25.6, p=0.043). Further, the mean BMI was significantly greater in females than males 32.44±5.5 versus 30.38±3.9, p=0.018). Conclusions: The findings of the present study indicated the pattern of modifiable risk factors for ACS Egyptian patients. These included smoking, obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia. Lifestyle interventions and awareness of the public are highly recommended for preventing ACS, with especial consideration for women.
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Ahmed El Kersh, Ashraf Reda, Ahmed Samir. (2022). The Risk Factor Profile in Egyptian Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: An Observational Study. Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research, 6(4), 97-102. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ccr.20220604.12
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Ahmed El Kersh; Ashraf Reda; Ahmed Samir. The Risk Factor Profile in Egyptian Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: An Observational Study. Cardiol. Cardiovasc. Res. 2022, 6(4), 97-102. doi: 10.11648/j.ccr.20220604.12
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abstract = {Little is known about risk factors and treatment modalities in Egyptian patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 adult subjects presenting with ACS including ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), or unstable angina to evaluate the pattern of risk factors profile among Egyptian patients with ACS. All patients were subjected to history taking, clinical examination, 12-lead ECG, and plasma troponin I to confirm myocardial necrosis and to identify STEMI, NSTEMI, and unstable angina. The percent of current smokers was significantly higher than non-smokers (63.5% versus 36.5%, p=0.001). History of hypertension was significantly more frequent among the studied patients (57.5% versus 42.5%, p=0.034), and the same was observed for diabetes mellitus (60.5% versus 39.5%, p=0.003). The number of patients having dyslipidemia was significantly higher than those having no dyslipidemia (57% versus 43%, p=0.048). Regarding the body mass index (BMI), high percentages of the studied patients were overweight or obese (40.5% and 37.5%, respectively), with significant differences (p=0.000). The mean LDL was significantly higher in females than males (125.67±34.3 versus 114.68±25.6, p=0.043). Further, the mean BMI was significantly greater in females than males 32.44±5.5 versus 30.38±3.9, p=0.018). Conclusions: The findings of the present study indicated the pattern of modifiable risk factors for ACS Egyptian patients. These included smoking, obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia. Lifestyle interventions and awareness of the public are highly recommended for preventing ACS, with especial consideration for women.},
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