Acute Coronary Syndrome in Brazil: Factors and Population Profile
Author Information
Author(s): Kaliana Nascimento, Hugo Ribeiro Ramadan, Bruno Mendonça Baccaro, Vinicius Vaz de Sales Bicalho, Italo Menezes Ferreira, Louis Nakayama Ohe, Vitor Sobreira Souza Santos, Fausto Feres, Kleber Franchini, Ari Timerman, Diandro Marinho Mota
Primary Institution: Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia, São Paulo, SP – Brasil
Hypothesis
What are the epidemiological characteristics and predisposing factors of patients with acute coronary syndrome in Brazil?
Conclusion
The study highlights the significant impact of modifiable risk factors on ischemic events in the local population.
Supporting Evidence
- 80.38% of patients had hypertension.
- 72.47% were obese or overweight.
- 59.11% had a history of coronary artery disease.
- 65.10% were classified as low risk according to the GRACE score.
Takeaway
This study looked at a lot of people with heart problems in Brazil to see what makes them sick and how to help them feel better.
Methodology
A prospective cohort study based on electronic medical records of patients hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome from August 2018 to October 2022.
Potential Biases
Subjectivity in patient responses and incomplete medical histories may have led to underreporting of comorbidities.
Limitations
Data collection began before the use of high-sensitivity troponin, which may have affected the accuracy of diagnoses.
Participant Demographics
Median age of participants was 63 years, with a prevalence of hypertension (80.38%) and obesity or overweight (72.47%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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