METABOLIC SYNDROME

FREQUENCY IN PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency of metabolic syndrome in patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction (MI). Design: Cross –sectional, observational, multi center study. Place and duration: Allied Hospital Faisalabad from 01-01-2009 to 30-06-2010. Materials and Method: Any patient fulfilling the criteria of acute myocardial infarction were admitted and enrolled in the study during the study period. Demographic details, history and clinical examination of the patients were recorded on prescribed performa after securing an informed consent. Blood Pressure was recorded in lying posture from right arm and waist circumference measured at umbilical level in lying position. Blood sample was collected in fasting state for estimation of plasma glucose, serum HDL-cholesterol and serum triglycerides levels. Results: Out of 690 patients, 420(60.86%) were male and 270(39.14%) were females with average age 55.90±10.19. 40% males and 44% females had metabolic syndrome and incidence increased with age. Waist circumference was increased in 46.85% participants followed by increased fasting blood sugar (42%) levels. Conclusions: Frequency of metabolic syndrome was high among the patients with acute myocardial infarction. It supports the potential for preventive efforts in persons with high risk for acute myocardial infarction.