Prevalence of coronary artery disease and its risk factors in Majmaah City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study was carried out with an aim to outline the prevalence of coronary artery diseases, its risk of one region of the Saudi Arabia.

Methods

A retrospective observational study conducted across five secondary medical centers located in the city of Majmaah. Hospital medical records and ministry of health records were screened over a 6-month period for data on patients admitted for Coronary artery disease (CAD). Data collected included sociodemographic characteristics, medical profile, and laboratory findings.

Results

A total of 327 participants were included in this study with a median age of 64 and the majority being male participants (59.8%). The majority were married, held a primary school degree and earned a salary for living. A large number (82.9%)

SUBMITTER: Albar HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9492946 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature