Identification of the Risk Factors of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Patients at PIMS Hospital Islamabad - A Cross-Sectional Survey.
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Risk factors, Acute coronary syndrome,
Abstract
The main Purpose of the present study is to assess the prevalence of various risk factors among patients of coronary syndrome presenting to Emergency Department of PIMS Hospital Islamabad. In the current study total of 115 patients admitted in Cardiology ward with diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome were included, using non-probability, consecutive sampling. All cases of acute
myocardial infarction and unstable angina were considered as acute coronary syndrome (ACS). A written informed consent was taken from all these patients. A questionnaire was designed which includes demographic profile of the patient, symptoms experienced, and risk factors known to contribute to ACS.
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