Frequency of Anemia among the Patients Presented with Myocardial Infarction at a Tertiary Care Hospital of Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency of anemia among the patients presented with myocardial infarction (MI) at a tertiary care hospital of Karachi, Pakistan.

Study Design: A cross-sectional study.

Place and Duration: Adult Cardiology Department of National Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (NICVD), Karachi from February 2022 to July 2022.

Methodology: A total of 253 patients diagnosed with MI were included. Demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients were recorded. Hemoglobin level was obtained at the time of admission.

Results: In a total of 253 patients, the mean age was 54.36±8.21 years. There were 187 (73.9%) male and 66 (26.1%) female. Frequency of anemia among the patients presented with myocardial infarction was found to be in 72 (28.5%). Frequency of anemia among patients presenting with MI was noted.

Practical Implications: Anemia in myocardial infarction patients has affected the patency of vessel so this single most essentially and easily treatable component should be corrected in these patients..

Conclusion: High prevalence of anemia in patients presenting with MI was noted.

Keywords: Anemia, hemoglobin, ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction.