scholarly journals A 10-Years Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Among HIV-Positive Individuals Using BMI-Based Framingham Risk Score in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 237796082198913
Author(s):  
Linlin Lindayani ◽  
Heni purnama ◽  
Nunung Nurhayati ◽  
Diwa Agus Sudrajat ◽  
Taryudi Taryudi
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Risk Score ◽  
Framingham Risk Score ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Routine Practice ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Hiv Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Framingham Risk

Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary cause of death in HIV patients. The number of HIV patients suffering from cardiovascular disease is almost twice as high as that of patients who are not HIV-positive. Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate risk of cardiovascular disease among HIV-positive persons. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study with HIV positive individuals at public health center and non-AIDS govermental organization. We enrolled people diagnosed with HIV, age over 30 years old, and on CVD medications. We collected data of demographic, anthropometric and clinical information, smoking history, and non-fasting cholesterol and blood glucose. Estimation of 10-years CVD risk was calculated using the BMI-based Framingham Risk Score. Results Of 150 participants enrolled, 66.7% were male and mean age was 38.09 (SD = 7.99) years. The mean current CD4 counts was 493.3 (SD = 139.8) cells/mm3. Female were younger, had a shorter duration living with HIV and a shorted duration of receiving ART than males. About 8.7% of respondents had a high risk of developing a CVD event in the next 10 years, and higher among females than males. The most common CVD risk factors were smoking, high blood pressure, and hypercholestrolemia. Conclusion Our study demonstrates that HIV positive persons who are at risk for developing CVD in the next 10-years. There is an increasing need for educational programs on CVD prevention for the HIV-positive person and to further facilitate the identification of persons at elevated risk in routine practice.

scholarly journals RISIKO PENYAKIT KARDIOVASKULER PADA PESERTA PROGRAM PENGELOLAAN PENYAKIT KRONIS (PROLANIS) DI PUSKESMAS KOTA BIMA: KORELASINYA DENGAN ANKLE BRACHIAL INDEX DAN OBESITAS

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martiningsih Martiningsih ◽  
Abdul Haris
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Risk Score ◽  
Framingham Risk Score ◽  
Ankle Brachial Index ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Consecutive Sampling ◽  
Framingham Risk

Penyakit kardiovaskular (PKV) adalah penyakit yang disebabkan oleh gangguan fungsi jantung dan pembuluh darah. PKV dapat dicegah terutama pada kelompok berisiko, diantaranya dengan penilaian risiko menggunakan Framingham Risk Score (FRS). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis risiko PKV dan korelasinya dengan Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) dan obesitas pada peserta Prolanis di Kota Bima. Pengambilan data menggunakan instrumen Framingham Risk Score, pengukuran tekanan darah, indeks massa tubuh, lingkar lengan, dan lingkar perut. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif analitik dengan rancangan cross-sectional. Pemilihan sampel ditentukan secara consecutive sampling pada semua responden yang aktif mengikuti kegiatan Prolanis dan memenuhi kriteria inklusi di lima Puskesmas di Kota Bima tahun 2018. Analisis data dengan uji parametrik Spearman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kelompok risiko tinggi 33 orang (40,7%), risiko sedang 28 orang (34,6%), dan risiko rendah 20 orang (24,7%). Tidak terdapat korelasi antara risiko PKV dengan ABI dan obesitas. Temuan lain dalam penelitian ini mengindikasikan adanya korelasi antara risiko PKV dengan subvariabel obesitas sentral walaupun tidak ditemukan adanya signifikansi (p> 0,05). Pada penelitian selanjutnya, disarankan jumlah sampel yang lebih banyak di komunitas dengan proporsi laki-laki dan perempuan yang berimbang. Kata Kunci: ABI, Framingham, kardiovaskuler, obesitas Abstract Risk of Cardiovascular Disease at Chronic Disease Management Program Participants in The Community Health Centers of Bima Town: The Correlation with Ankle Brachial Index and Obesity. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a disease caused by impaired heart and blood vessel function, which can be prevented, especially in risk groups that can be risk assessed using the Framingham Risk Score (FRS). The purpose of this study was to analyze the risk of CVD and the correlation with ABI and obesity in Prolanis participants at Bima City. Data collection was done by using the instrument FRS and measuring systolic blood pressure, body mass index, arm circumference, and waist circumference. This study was a descriptive-analytic study with a cross-sectional design. The sample selection was determined by consecutive sampling for all respondents who actively participated in Prolanis activities and fulfilled the inclusion criteria in five community health center at Bima City in 2018. Data analyzed with Spearmen parametric test. The results of research showed high risk group was 33 peoples (40.7%), moderate risk was 28 peoples (34.6%), and low risk was 20 peoples (24.7%). There was no correlation between risk of CVD  with ABI and obesity. Other findings in this study indicate a correlation between CVD risk and subvariable central obesity, although no significance was found (p> 0.05). In further research, it is recommended that a larger number of samples in the general community with a balanced proportion of men and women. Keywords:  ABI, cardiovaskuler, Framingham, obesity

scholarly journals RISIKO PENYAKIT KARDIOVASKULER PADA PESERTA PROGRAM PENGELOLAAN PENYAKIT KRONIS (PROLANIS) DI PUSKESMAS KOTA BIMA: KORELASINYA DENGAN ANKLE BRACHIAL INDEX DAN OBESITAS

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 200-208
Author(s):  
Martiningsih Martiningsih ◽  
Abdul Haris
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Risk Score ◽  
Framingham Risk Score ◽  
Ankle Brachial Index ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Consecutive Sampling ◽  
Framingham Risk

Penyakit kardiovaskular (PKV) adalah penyakit yang disebabkan oleh gangguan fungsi jantung dan pembuluh darah. PKV dapat dicegah terutama pada kelompok berisiko, diantaranya dengan penilaian risiko menggunakan Framingham Risk Score (FRS). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis risiko PKV dan korelasinya dengan Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) dan obesitas pada peserta Prolanis di Kota Bima. Pengambilan data menggunakan instrumen Framingham Risk Score, pengukuran tekanan darah, indeks massa tubuh, lingkar lengan, dan lingkar perut. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif analitik dengan rancangan cross-sectional. Pemilihan sampel ditentukan secara consecutive sampling pada semua responden yang aktif mengikuti kegiatan Prolanis dan memenuhi kriteria inklusi di lima Puskesmas di Kota Bima tahun 2018. Analisis data dengan uji parametrik Spearman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kelompok risiko tinggi 33 orang (40,7%), risiko sedang 28 orang (34,6%), dan risiko rendah 20 orang (24,7%). Tidak terdapat korelasi antara risiko PKV dengan ABI dan obesitas. Temuan lain dalam penelitian ini mengindikasikan adanya korelasi antara risiko PKV dengan subvariabel obesitas sentral walaupun tidak ditemukan adanya signifikansi (p> 0,05). Pada penelitian selanjutnya, disarankan jumlah sampel yang lebih banyak di komunitas dengan proporsi laki-laki dan perempuan yang berimbang. Kata Kunci: ABI, Framingham, kardiovaskuler, obesitas Abstract Risk of Cardiovascular Disease at Chronic Disease Management Program Participants in The Community Health Centers of Bima Town: The Correlation with Ankle Brachial Index and Obesity. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a disease caused by impaired heart and blood vessel function, which can be prevented, especially in risk groups that can be risk assessed using the Framingham Risk Score (FRS). The purpose of this study was to analyze the risk of CVD and the correlation with ABI and obesity in Prolanis participants at Bima City. Data collection was done by using the instrument FRS and measuring systolic blood pressure, body mass index, arm circumference, and waist circumference. This study was a descriptive-analytic study with a cross-sectional design. The sample selection was determined by consecutive sampling for all respondents who actively participated in Prolanis activities and fulfilled the inclusion criteria in five community health center at Bima City in 2018. Data analyzed with Spearmen parametric test. The results of research showed high risk group was 33 peoples (40.7%), moderate risk was 28 peoples (34.6%), and low risk was 20 peoples (24.7%). There was no correlation between risk of CVD  with ABI and obesity. Other findings in this study indicate a correlation between CVD risk and subvariable central obesity, although no significance was found (p> 0.05). In further research, it is recommended that a larger number of samples in the general community with a balanced proportion of men and women. Keywords:  ABI, cardiovaskuler, Framingham, obesity

scholarly journals A comparative study of cardiovascular disease risk among bus drivers and bus conductors of a state transport corporation in North Goa

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 3023
Author(s):  
Shefalee Pai Vernekar ◽  
Hemangini Kishore Shah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Risk Score ◽  
Framingham Risk Score ◽  
Bus Drivers ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Framingham Risk ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Bus Conductors

Background: Bus drivers and bus conductors are predisposed to increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks.Driving for long duration involves prolonged sitting, which enforces sedentary behavior among drivers in comparison to conductors who have the freedom to move aboutBackground: Bus drivers and bus conductors are predisposed to increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks.Driving for long duration involves prolonged sitting, which enforces sedentary behavior among drivers in comparison to conductors who have the freedom to move about in the bus. The aim and objectives of the study were to identify selected risk factors for CVDs among bus drivers and bus conductors; to estimate the CVDs risk among them using Framingham risk score and to study the difference of risk factors and CVDs risk between bus drivers and conductors.Methods: The present study was a comparative cross-sectional study among 105 bus drivers and 105 bus conductors at the Panaji bus depot of Goa. A pre-designed semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data along with anthropometric, clinical examination and blood investigations. The Framingham risk score with BMI and lipids was used to compare the CVD risk.Results: Higher percentage of bus drivers had diabetes, hypertension, obesity and dyslipidemia. When the CVD risk was compared using the Framingham risk score, 63.8% bus drivers had intermediate-high CVD risk using FRS-BMI compared to 46.7% bus conductors and the difference is found to be significant. Using FRS- lipids, 65.7% bus drivers had intermediate-high risk compared to 53.3% bus conductors.Conclusions: The behavioral risk factors for CVD were higher among bus drivers compared to bus conductors. in the bus. Aims and objectives: 1) To identify selected risk factors for CVDs among bus drivers and bus conductors 2) To estimate the CVDs risk among them using Framingham risk score 3)To study the difference of risk factors and CVDs risk between bus drivers and conductors.Methods: The present study is a comparative cross sectional study among 105 bus drivers and 105 bus conductors at the Panaji bus depot of Goa.  A predesigned semi structured questionnaire was used to collect data along with anthropometric, clinical examination and blood investigations. The Framingham risk score with BMI and Lipids was used to compare the CVD riskResults:Higher percentage of bus drivers had diabetes, hypertension, obesity and dyslipidemia. When the CVD risk was compared using the Framingham risk score, 63.8 % bus drivers had intermediate-high CVD risk using FRS-BMI compared to 46.7 % bus conductors and the difference is found to be significant. Using FRS-Lipids, 65.7 % bus drivers had intermediate-high risk compared to 53.3 % bus conductors.Conclusion: The behavioural risk factors for CVD were higher among bus drivers compared to bus conductors.

scholarly journals Prediksi Tingkat Risiko Penyakit Kardiovaskuler Aterosklerotik pada Pasien yang Berobat di Poliklinik Penyakit Dalam RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado

e-CliniC ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Engelin E. Emor ◽  
Agnes L. Panda ◽  
Janry Pangemanan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Score ◽  
Framingham Risk Score ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Framingham Risk

Abstract: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is caused by the accumulation of plaque on the artery wall causing dysfunction of anatomical and hemodynamic system of the heart and blood flow. There are many risk factors that cause atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease which are divided into modifiable and unmodifiable risk factors. Prevention of this disease can be achieved with early detection, such as prediction the risk level of 10 years ahead of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease by using the Framingham Risk Score (FRS). This study was aimed to obtain the risk level of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients at Internal Medicine Polyclinic of Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Hospital Manado by using their medical records from September to October 2017. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. There were 100 samples obtained by using conclusive sampling technique. Of the 100 patients, 42 (42%) patients had low risk, 27 (27%) patients had moderate risk, and 31 (31%) patients had high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in 10 years ahead. Conclusion: In this study, the highest percentage was in patients with low risk, followed by patients with high risk, and moderate risk.Keywords: ASCVD, Framingham Risk Score, Risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular sisease. Abstrak: Penyakit kardiovaskuler aterosklerotik adalah penyakit yang disebabkan oleh adanya timbunan plak pada dinding arteri sehingga menyebabkan gangguan fungsional, anatomis serta sistem hemodinamis jantung dan pembuluh darah. Terdapat banyak faktor risiko yang menyebabkan terjadinya penyakit kardiovaskuler aterosklerotik yang dibagi menjadi faktor risiko yang dapat dimodifikasi dan yang tidak dapat dimodifikasi. Pencegahan penyakit ini dapat dilakukan dengan deteksi dini, salah satunya yaitu dengan memrediksi tingkat risiko 10 tahun kedepan terjadinya penyakit kardiovaskuler aterosklerotik dengan menggunakan Framingham Risk Score. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat risiko penyakit kardiovaskuler ateroskerotik pada pasien di Poliklinik Penyakit Dalam RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang menggunakan data rekam medik pasien Poliklinik Penyakit Dalam RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado periode September - Oktober 2017. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 100 orang dengan teknik pengambilan conclusive sampling. Terdapat 42 pasien (42%) dengan tingkat risiko rendah, 27 pasien (27%) dengan risiko sedang, dan 31 pasien (31%) dengan risiko tinggi terkena penyakit kardiovaskuler aterosklerotik 10 tahun kedepan. Simpulan: Pada studi ini, persentase tertinggi ialah pasien dengan tingkat risiko rendah terjadinya penyakit kardiovaskuler aterosklerotik, diikuti tingkat risiko tinggi dan risiko sedang.Kata kunci: ASCVD, Framingham Risk Score, tingkat risiko penyakit kardiovaskuler aterosklerotik

scholarly journals Cardiovascular Risk, Obesity, and Sociodemographic Indicators in a Brazilian Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nayla Cristina do Vale Moreira ◽  
Ibrahimu Mdala ◽  
Akhtar Hussain ◽  
Bishwajit Bhowmik ◽  
Tasnima Siddiquee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Score ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Framingham Risk Score ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Brazilian Population ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Framingham Risk

Background and Aims: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally and in Brazil. Evidence suggests that the risk of CVDs differs by race/ethnicity. Scarce information exists about the association between CVD risk, obesity indicators and sociodemographic characteristics in the Brazilian population.Objectives: We aimed to assess the CVD risk following the Framingham risk score in relation to the population's sociodemographic profile. Further, we examined the association between anthropometric markers and risk of CVDs.Methods: A total of 701 subjects aged ≥20 years from North-eastern Brazil were recruited randomly to participate in a population-based, cross-sectional survey. Age-adjusted data for CVD risk, sociodemographic characteristics, and anthropometric indices were assessed, and their relationships examined.Results: High CVD risk (Framingham risk score ≥10%) was observed in 18.9% of the population. Males (31.9 vs. 12.5%) and older subjects (age ≥45 years: 68.9% vs. age <45 years: 4.2%) had significantly higher risk of CVDs, whereas those employed in manual labor showed lower risk (7.6 vs. 21.7%). Central obesity measures like waist-to-hip ratio and waist-to-height ratio were more strongly associated with predicted CVD risk than body mass index.Conclusions: Our population had a high risk of CVDs using the Framingham risk score. Cost-effective strategies for screening, prevention and treatment of CVDs may likely reduce disease burden and health expenditure in Brazil. Central obesity measures were strongly associated with predicted CVD risk and might be useful in the clinical assessment of patients. Follow-up studies are warranted to validate our findings.

scholarly journals Cardiovascular Risk Factors in HIV-Infected Adults in North-Central Nigeria: Prevalence, Associated Factors and Assessment of Risk Using the Framingham Risk Score – Preliminary Results from a Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-83
Author(s):  
GA Amusa ◽  
G Osaigbovo ◽  
L Imoh ◽  
B Awokola
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Score ◽  
Framingham Risk Score ◽  
Local Environment ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cvd Risk Factors ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Framingham Risk

HIV/AIDS is an increasingly important cause of cardiovascular (CVD) morbidity world-wide. We sought to evaluate the prevalence of CVD risk factors in HIV positive (HIV+) adults and assessment of these risks using the Framingham risk score (FRS). A cross-sectional study of adult clients of the HIV clinic at Jos University Teaching Hospital. One hundred and fifty HIV+ selected randomly with 50 (age and sex matched) HIV negative (HIV-) participants were enrolled. Relevant history, physical examination and biochemical investigations and 12-lead electrocardiography were performed. Data was analyzed using Epi-info 7.2 statistical software and P value < 0.05 was considered significant. The prevalent major CVD risk factors were dyslipidaemia (30.0% versus 6.0%), hypertension (34.0% versus 10.0%) and diabetes mellitus (10.0% versus 2.0%) among the HIV+ and HIV- participants respectively. The FRS of the HIV+, 3 (IQR 3-28) were statistically significantly higher than that of the HIV- participants, 2 (IQR 1-13); P=0.001. Furthermore, 32% of the HIV+ had moderate-high FRS compared to 2% of HIV- participants. CD4 count ≤ 200 cells/ml, use of anti-retroviral (ART), ART use ≥ 2 years and use of protease inhibitors (PI) emerged as predictors of moderate-high FRS among the HIV+ participants. In conclusion, a high prevalence of CVD risk factors exists among HIV+ population in our local environment. These risk factors can be identified early by baseline/periodic cardiovascular work-up which should include use of CVD risk tools. Early diagnosis and treatment will significantly reduce morbidity and mortality in these patients.

scholarly journals Assessment of cardiovascular risk tools as predictors of cardiovascular disease events in systemic lupus erythematosus

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e000448
Author(s):  
Jagan Sivakumaran ◽  
Paula Harvey ◽  
Ahmed Omar ◽  
Oshrat Tayer-Shifman ◽  
Murray B Urowitz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Negative Predictive Value ◽  
Risk Score ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Framingham Risk Score ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Framingham Risk ◽  
Number Of Patients

BackgroundSLE is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study aimed to determine which among QRISK2, QRISK3, Framingham Risk Score (FRS), modified Framingham Risk Score (mFRS) and SLE Cardiovascular Risk Equation (SLECRE) best predicts CVD.MethodsThis is a single-centre analysis on 1887 patients with SLE followed prospectively according to a standard protocol. Tools’ scores were evaluated against CVD development at/within 10 years for patients with CVD and without CVD. For patients with CVD, the index date for risk score calculation was chosen as close to 10 years prior to CVD event. For patients without CVD, risk scores were calculated as close to 10 years prior to the most recent clinic appointment. Proportions of low-risk (<10%), intermediate-risk (10%–20%) and high-risk (>20%) patients for developing CVD according to each tool were determined, allowing sensitivity, specificity, positive/negative predictive value and concordance (c) statistics analysis.ResultsAmong 1887 patients, 232 CVD events occurred. QRISK2 and FRS, and QRISK3 and mFRS, performed similarly. SLECRE classified the highest number of patients as intermediate and high risk. Sensitivities and specificities were 19% and 93% for QRISK2, 22% and 93% for FRS, 46% and 83% for mFRS, 47% and 78% for QRISK3, and 61% and 64% for SLECRE. Tools were similar in negative predictive value, ranging from 89% (QRISK2) to 92% (SLECRE). FRS and mFRS had the greatest c-statistics (0.73), while QRISK3 and SLECRE had the lowest (0. 67).ConclusionmFRS was superior to FRS and was not outperformed by the QRISK tools. SLECRE had the highest sensitivity but the lowest specificity. mFRS is an SLE-adjusted practical tool with a simple, intuitive scoring system reasonably appropriate for ambulatory settings, with more research needed to develop more accurate CVD risk prediction tools in this population.

scholarly journals Fatty Liver Index as a Simple and Useful Predictor for 10-year Cardiovascular Disease Risks Determined by Framingham Risk Score in the General Korean Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-226
Author(s):  
Tae-Ha Chung ◽  
Jong-Koo Kim ◽  
Ji-Hye Kim ◽  
Yong-Jae Lee
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Liver Disease ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Hepatic Steatosis ◽  
Risk Score ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Framingham Risk Score ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Fatty Liver Index ◽  
Framingham Risk

Background and Aims: The fatty liver index (FLI) is a simple and non-invasive method for the diagnosis of fatty liver disease with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) as well as liver-related mortality. We examined the association between FLI and 10-year CVD risk as determined by the Framingham risk score. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 7,240 individuals aged 30 to 69 years who underwent a health examination between 2015 and 2017. The FLI was calculated using an algorithm based on triglyceride, γ-glutamyltransferase, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference. Multiple linear and logistic regression analyses were performed to assess independent relationships between the FLI and Framingham risk score after adjusting for confounding variables. Results: The overall prevalence of fatty liver disease among study participants as assessed by an FLI ≥ 60 was 19.7%. Compared with non-hepatic steatosis (FLI < 30), the odds ratio (95% confidence interval) for a high Framingham 10-year CVD risk ≥ 10% in individuals with hepatic steatosis (FLI ≥ 60) was 2.56 (1.97–3.33) after adjusting for age, gender, fasting plasma glucose, high-density and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, C-reactive protein, regular exercise, alcohol-drinking, and current smoking. Conclusions: The FLI was positively and independently associated with a Framingham 10-year CVD risk in the general Korean population. Our findings suggest that the FLI, a simple, useful, and economical index, may be an indicator of CVD events.

scholarly journals The Ten-Year Risk of Developing Cardiovascular Disease Among Public Health Workers In North-Central Nigeria Using Framingham And Atherogenic Index of Plasma Risk Scores

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olubunmi Abiola Olubiyi ◽  
Bosede Folashade Rotimi ◽  
Munirat Ayoola Afolayan ◽  
Bilqis Wuraola Alatishe-Muhammed ◽  
Olufemi Mubo Olubiyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Score ◽  
Framingham Risk Score ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Atherogenic Index ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
North Central ◽  
Atherogenic Index Of Plasma ◽  
Framingham Risk

Abstract Background: Estimation of total cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk with the use of risk prediction charts such as the Framingham risk score and Atherogenic index of plasma score is a huge improvement on the practice of identifying and treating each of the risk factors such as high blood pressure and elevated blood cholesterol. The estimation of the total risk highlights that CVD risk factors occur together and thereby predicts who should be treated. There is scarcity of data on the risk scoring of adults in Nigeria including health workers. Therefore, this study was done to estimate the cardiovascular risks of health workers in public health services in north-central NigeriaMethods: A cross-sectional survey was performed using validated Framingham risk score calculator and calculation of risk based on the lipid profile of 301 randomly selected health workers in North-central Nigeria. Descriptive analysis was done using frequency counts and percentages while inferential statistics were done using chi square and correlation analyses using statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0. The confidence level was 95% and the level of significance was set at 0.05.Results: The 10-year risk of developing CVD was generally low in the health workers. Using Framingham risk score, 98.3% of health workers have low risk, 1.0% have moderate risk and 0.7% have high risk. Among the cadres of health workers, 1.5% of the nurses have moderate risk while 2.5% of the doctors and 3.3% of the CHEWs have high risk of developing CVD in 10 years. Using Atherogenic index of plasma scoring, only 2% of the health workers have high risk, 4.7% have intermediate risk while 93.4% have low risk. Across the cadres, 6.3% of the nurses and 3.3% of the CHEWs have intermediate risk while 2.4% of the nurses and 3.3% of the CHEWs have high risk. These findings were however not statistically significant.Conclusions: the 10-year risk of developing cardiovascular disease was low in the health workers in this study using both Framingham’s risk score and atherogenic index of plasma scores

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE OF MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS OF HEART DISEASE AMONG PATIENTS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR RISK

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Andhuvan Gandhi ◽  
Ayyappan P, ◽  
Sahana C ◽  
Poovizhi S ◽  
Sivasakthi K
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Risk Score ◽  
Framingham Risk Score ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽  
Patient Counseling ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Framingham Risk

ABSTRACTObjectives: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading killer diseases of people around the world. The purpose of this study was to examinethe CVD risk factor and perception among individuals with high CVD risk.Methods: An observational study was conducted for 6 months in the Department of General Medicine of a Multi-Specialty Hospital. Patients who werehypertensive, diabetic, and dyslipidemia with/without comorbid disease were included. Patients who are seriously ill, mentally retarded, physicaldisabilities, history of CVD, etc., were excluded. CVD risk assessment was done using Framingham risk score, and knowledge assessment was doneusing knowledge questionnaire on CVD risk. Patient counseling was given to the patients based on their risk and knowledge level and also to improveknowledge about CVD risk and therapeutic goals for the control of blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid profile, and smoking cessation.Results: A total of 100 patients were included in this study comprising 46 males and 54 female. Male has more risk than female. The factors, viz., age,smoking habits, high cholesterol, and diabetes mellitus showed a greater risk in CVD. Knowledge levels assessed in those patients are 28% patientshaving poor knowledge, 30% patients having fair knowledge, and 42% patients having good knowledge.Conclusion: The study concluded that the participants showed poor knowledge in CVD, which could turn into insufficient preventative behaviors andsuboptimal patient outcomes. Pharmacist implementation is needed to assess CVD risk and to improve the health-related quality of life.Keywords: Cardiovascular disease risk, Framingham risk score, Knowledge questionnaire.

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