Clinical Profile of Acute Coronary Syndrome
Azeem Ahamed
Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Chennai - 602 105, India.
N. Deepthi *
Department of General Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Chennai – 602 105, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: In the developing world, coronary artery disease (CAD) is considered to be a leading source of illness and ultimately death. Indians are nowadays linked to a more dangerous variant of coronary artery disease (CAD) with a lower age of onset and is more common in men.
Aim: To analyse the clinical profile of patients with ACS syndrome for the purpose of drawing predominance in demography, metabolic disorders and tobacco use.
Materials and Methods: We enrolled 50 patients with characteristic ECG alterations and clinical history who were admitted to the emergency department between January and August 2021 in a prospective research at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital. Every patient had a predetermined Performa filled out, which included a full clinical history and investigation procedures. The clinical history disclosed details regarding the patient's age, gender, and risk factors.
Results: On analysis, results were conclusive of male predominance probably accentuated by tobacco use, alcohol consumption and other metabolic disorders.
Conclusion: With prevalence of risk factors on rise, younger individuals are also affected. Proper risk factor management will help in preventing Acute coronary syndrome.
Keywords: Coronary artery disease, younger age, tobacco use, performa, mortality