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Prevalence of atherosclerosis risk factors in Egyptian patients with acute coronary syndrome: final data of the nationwide cross-sectional ‘CardioRisk’ project
Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHiA) • 2021
Publication Information
Authors
Ashraf Reda,Ahmed Bendary,
Atef Elbahry, Elsayed Farag,
Tamer Mostafa, Hazem Khamis,
Moheb Wadie, Mohamed Bendary,
Bassant Abdoul Azeem, Rehab Salah,
for the CardioRisk investigators*
Keywords
Atherosclerosis; Egypt; Risk Factors
Journal
Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHiA)
Publisher
PagePress
Volume
11
Issue
2
Pages
Not Available
publication.type
International
Paper Link
Open Link
Supplementary Materials
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Abstract
Background: Little are known about the prevalence of atherosclerosis risk factors in Egyptian patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS).
Objective: Describe the prevalence of these risk factors with focus on gender-specific data and patients with premature presentation.
Methods: From November 2015 to August 2018, data were collected from 3224 patients with ACS in 30 coronary care centers covering 11 governorates across Egypt, with focus premature ACS.
Results: The vast majority were males (74%) and the most prevalent age group was (56-65 years) representing 37% of whole study population. Among female patients, 92% were post-menopausal. The prevalence of premature ACS was 51%. Forty five percent of total males and 69.6% of total females with ACS had premature presentation (P
Objective: Describe the prevalence of these risk factors with focus on gender-specific data and patients with premature presentation.
Methods: From November 2015 to August 2018, data were collected from 3224 patients with ACS in 30 coronary care centers covering 11 governorates across Egypt, with focus premature ACS.
Results: The vast majority were males (74%) and the most prevalent age group was (56-65 years) representing 37% of whole study population. Among female patients, 92% were post-menopausal. The prevalence of premature ACS was 51%. Forty five percent of total males and 69.6% of total females with ACS had premature presentation (P