Frequency of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease

Abstract

Aim: To determine the frequency of metabolic syndrome in patients with ischemic heart disease.Study Design: It was an Observational, cross sectional study.Place of study: Indoor, outdoor & emergency departments of Medicine, Islam Medical College,Sialkot. Duration: From February 2014 to February 2015.Method: A total of 100 patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria were included in study. Demographic data (age and gender) and the 5 components conditions of the metabolic syndrome were noted. Subjectswere physically assessed for the abdominal obesity, based on waist circumference. Fasting blood samples for glucose and lipid profile in first 24 hours after acute coronary insult were drawn and tested in central laboratory. Variables were processed for descriptive statistic. Results: In this study population, 56% were male and 44% were female with mean age of 64+5.61 years in men and 57+8.25 years in women. Frequency of metabolic syndrome was 34% in men and 30% in women. It increased with age. The highest rate of metabolic syndrome was found in men diagnosed as STEMI. Conclusion: Frequency of metabolic syndrome was high among patients with ischemic heart disease. It supports the potential for preventive efforts in patients with ischemic heart disease.