Abstract

ANALYSIS OF PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS

Battu Rakesh*, Dr. B. S. Suresha, Angitha Rose Varghese and Emilda T. Joy

ABSTRACT

Background: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disease burden globally. Multimorbidity is common in old age. Deaths associated with cardiovascular events remains constant in many countries due to new therapeutic approaches for prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. This condition is widely attributable to unhealthy outcomes in its association with risk factors such as Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, smoking, alcohol consumption and sedentary lifestyle which play a significant role in the progression of cardiovascular diseases. Objectives: 1) To analyse the prevalence of cardiovascular disorders. 2) To study the risk factors for cardiovascular disorders. Study Design: A Cross Sectional study was carried out in the General Medicine Department, MIMS Teaching Hospital and Research center, Mandya, Karnataka, using a well- designed patient data collection form. Results: Out of 202 patients, 18 (8.9%) were found to be Smokers, 21 (10.39%) patients were Alcoholic, 31 (15.34%) patients were found to be smokers+alcoholic, 36 (17.82%) were hypertensive and 31 (15.34%) patients were found to be Diabetic, 65 (32.17%) patients were found be having Hypertension+Diabetes mellitus Conclusion: Uncontrolled DM, Hypertension, Smoking and Alcohol intake are the major etiologies and risk factors for developing cardiovascular disorders.

Keywords: Cardiovascular diseases, Multimorbidity, Cardiovascular Events and sedentary lifestyle.