Abstract

Dr. Md. Kamrul Islam, Dr. Md. Mohibur Rahman, Dr. Md. Rezaul Karim, Dr. Md. Ashraful Alam, Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The relative importance of various risk factors varies in Bangladesh. This was a retrospective study of patients with recently diagnosed coronary artery disease to assess four major risk factors: dyslipidemia, hypertension, smoking, and diabetes. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of risk factors and the lipid profiles of Cardiovascular Diseases at some private hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Methods: This is a prospective observational study; a total of 127 patients were enrolled and analyzed in this study. The study conducted during June 2020 to July 2021 at the Department of Cardiology in some Private Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Result: The demonstrates the associated risk factors of the study; 65(51.18%) patients had a history of hypertension, and 53(41.73%) patients had a history of diabetes. the physical activity of the study population; 65% of patients were heavy workers, 55% of patients were working 5-10 hours per day, and only 4(3.15%) patients had physical activity in games. According to the dietary pattern of the study, 55% of patients were taking vegetables more than four days per week, and 65% were taking fruits less than four per week. Conclusion: Among the risk factors assessed, dyslipidemia (particularly abnormal TC/HDL ratio and elevated LDL cholesterol), smoking hypertension, and diabetes were associated with coronary artery disease in decreasing order of prevalence. Dyslipidemia and (in males) smoking are particularly important in premature CAD.