Epidemiological evaluation of cases admitted as acute myocardial infarction to Al Ramadi General Hospital Coronary Care unit for the year 2007

Authors

  • Dr. Rasheed Chasib Salih M.B.Ch.B., Diploma Internal Medicine Iraqi Ministry of Health, Al-Anbar Health Directorate, Falluja Teaching Hospital, Al-Anbar, Iraq
  • Dr. Riyadh Mathlom Mohsin M.B.Ch.B., Master Echocardiography, General Cardiac Medicine Iraqi Ministry of Health, Meisan Health Directorate, Meisan Cardiac Centre, Meisan, Iraq
  • Dr. Ammar Kkalid Sabbar M.B.Ch.B., Diploma of Internal Medicine, Master Echocardiography Iraqi Ministry of Health, Al-Anbar Health Directorate, AL-Ramadi Teaching Hospital, Al-Anbar, Iraq

Keywords:

Epidemiological evaluation, CCU, myocardial infarction, coronary care unit

Abstract

Objective: Epidemiological evaluation of cases of myocardial infarction admitted to the coronary care unit of AL-Ramadi General Hospital in the year 2007.

Patients and Methods: All cases admitted as acute myocardial infarction to the coronary care unit of AL-Ramadi General Hospital in the year 2007, according to CCU records, were included in this study.

Results: Of those 131 cases of acute myocardial infarction, only 116 cases were proved to be true cases of myocardial infarction, with a sea distribution of 73% males and 27% females. Significant percentages of patients had risk factors (hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking), with predominance in females. Regarding rural and urban distribution, the incidence was nearly equal. The prevalence of deaths was 12.9%, with predominance in females. There was a significant deference in the number of admissions during the months of the year 2007.

 

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Published

2023-12-05

How to Cite

Salih, D. R. C. ., Mohsin, . D. R. M. ., & Sabbar, D. A. K. . (2023). Epidemiological evaluation of cases admitted as acute myocardial infarction to Al Ramadi General Hospital Coronary Care unit for the year 2007. Scholastic: Journal of Natural and Medical Education, 2(11), 95–101. Retrieved from https://univerpubl.com/index.php/scholastic/article/view/2875

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 11 (2023): Scholastic: Journal of Natural and Medical Education

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