Systemic sclerosis is an independent risk factor for ischemic heart disease, especially in patients carrying certain antiphospholipid antibodies: A large cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 81 ◽  
pp. 44-49
Author(s):  
Abdulla Watad ◽  
Dennis McGonagle ◽  
Nicola L. Bragazzi ◽  
Giovanni Damiani ◽  
Doron Comaneshter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Systemic Sclerosis ◽  
Ischemic Heart Disease ◽  
Antiphospholipid Antibodies ◽  
Independent Risk Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ischemic Heart ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Effect of Long-Term Allopurinol Therapy on Left Ventricular Mass Index in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease; A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol Volume 15 ◽  
pp. 539-550
Author(s):  
Manal M Alem ◽  
Sarah R Aldosari ◽  
Alhassna A Alkahmous ◽  
Adam S Obad ◽  
Nagy M Fagir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
Ischemic Heart Disease ◽  
Left Ventricular Mass ◽  
Left Ventricular Mass Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Ischemic Heart ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Depression in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients: A Cross-sectional Study in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan Nor Asyikeen Wan Adnan ◽  
Siti Azrin Ab Hamid ◽  
Zatul Rathiah Sulong ◽  
Mohd Hashairi Fauzi
Keyword(s):  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Ischemic Heart Disease ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ischemic Heart ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Coronary Syndrome

Background and purpose: Linked with high mortality rate, depression is common among acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. The current study sought to identify the factors associated with depression among ACS patients in Malaysia. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 ACS patients in two Malaysian hospitals: Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Kelantan and Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah (HSNZ), Terengganu. ACS patients were included if they were above 18 years of age, able to read and/or write in Bahasa Melayu language and had informed consent. Patients were excluded if they were intubated, had an altered mental status, mental retardation and had psychological problems prior to ACS. Depression in this study was defined as having dysphoria, hopelessness, devaluation of life, self-deprecation, lack of interest or involvement, anhedonia, and inertia among ACS patients. A questionnaire was distributed to all 400 ACS patients. Simple and multiple logistic regressions were used for data analysis. Results: The mean (standard deviation) age of ACS patients was 60.4 (11.3) years at Hospital USM and 61.2 (10.4) years at HSNZ. Nearly all of the depressive-ACS patients were Malay (79.4%), 85.9% were male, and 79.7% were married. Approximately 87.7% of depressive-ACS patients had ischemic heart disease, 87.1% had stroke, 83.4% had hyperlipidaemia, 81.8% had diabetes mellitus, and 80.7% had hypertension. The factors associated with depression were female gender (adjusted odd ratio (OR): 2.48, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.50, 4.10, p<0.001) and ischemic heart disease (adjusted OR: 2.44, 95% CI: 1.41, 4.25, p=0.002). Conclusion: The results showed that female gender and ischemic heart disease were the most significant associated factors of depression among ACS patients.

scholarly journals Illness Perception Predicting Cardiovascular Health Behaviors among Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease in Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (231) ◽  
Author(s):  
Punam Gauro ◽  
Ploenpit Thaniwattananon ◽  
Charuwan Kritpracha
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Ischemic Heart Disease ◽  
Recurrent Events ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Illness Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ischemic Heart ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Cardiovascular health behaviors refer to the activities done by individuals to prevent recurrence, minimize risk factors, improve survival, reduce recurrent events, control cardiovascular disease, and help prevent further complications. Illness perception may determine these behaviors. This study is aimed to identify level of illness perception, cardiovascular health behaviors and illness perception predicting cardiovascular health behaviors among patients with ischemic heart disease. Methods: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Altogether 114 samples were selected using convenience sampling technique. Data was collected by using pretested semi-structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Illness perception was at moderate level (M= 148.05, SD= 12.86) which represented a moderate threatening perception. The score of cardiovascular health behaviors was at a high level (M=92.14, SD=10.72). Conclusions: The findings showed that illness perception can be a predictor of cardiovascular health behaviors.

COPD prevalence in smokers with stable ischemic heart disease: A cross-sectional study in Tunisia

2021 ◽  
Vol 179 ◽  
pp. 106335
Author(s):  
Ferdaous Yangui ◽  
Amany Touil ◽  
Saoussen Antit ◽  
Lilia Zakhama ◽  
Mohamed Ridha Charfi
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
Ischemic Heart Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ischemic Heart ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stable Ischemic Heart Disease

scholarly journals A hospital based cross sectional study on subclinical hypothyroidism in females over fifty years of age and its relation to hypertension, diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease at a tertiary care hospital, Hyderabad

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arun Kumar Palakurthi ◽  
Krishna Chaitanya Alam
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Ischemic Heart Disease ◽  
Subclinical Hypothyroidism ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ischemic Heart ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism is more common in females compared to males and elderly age group. More studies are required to throw light on these aspects especially among elderly women with subclinical hypothyroidism and its association with prevalence of hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease (IHD) among these women. The objective was to study prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism among elderly females and its relation with the diabetes, hypertension and IHD.Methods: Hospital based cross-sectional study was carried out among 178 women of 50 years and more. Detailed history, clinical examination and routine investigations were carried out. Free T4, free T3 and TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) levels were measured using electro chemiluminescent method. Presence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, IHD was noted.Results: Prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism was 24.7% and more in 61-70 years (38.5%). In 55% of the women the symptoms were absent. The most common symptom was fatigability and constipation. The prevalence of IHD among women with subclinical hypothyroidism was 22.7% compared to only 7.5% in women without subclinical hypothyroidism and this difference was found to be statistically significant (p<0.05). For hypertension and diabetes, it was observed that the prevalence of these two conditions was slightly more in women without subclinical hypothyroidism but the difference was not found to be statistically significant (p>0.05).Conclusions: Prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism in the elderly women was high. Subclinical hypothyroidism was found to be significantly associated with IHD but not with hypertension and diabetes.

Association between periodontal disease and ischemic heart disease among Swedish women. A cross-sectional study

2009 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 193-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulrika Stenman ◽  
Anette Wennström ◽  
Margareta Ahlqwist ◽  
Calle Bengtsson ◽  
Cecilia Björkelund ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Ischemic Heart Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ischemic Heart ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional
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