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

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  • Farhan Memon Lal Chand, Rameez Ahmed, Aijaz Ali, Vashu Mal, Ghulam Rasool Memon

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https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs221610311

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.

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Farhan Memon Lal Chand, Rameez Ahmed, Aijaz Ali, Vashu Mal, Ghulam Rasool Memon. (2022). Frequency of Anemia among the Patients Presented with Myocardial Infarction at a Tertiary Care Hospital of Karachi, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 16(10), 311. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs221610311

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Vol. 16 No. 10 (2022): Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences

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