INCIDENCE OF ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE IN PATIENTS WITH NON INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES MELLITUS

Abstract

Objective: To find out the incidence of IHD in patient with
NIDDM. To study the pattern of clinical presentation of IHD in diabetic patient. To create awareness in the
population that IHD is more prevalent in diabetic patient. Design: Prospectus study Setting: Allied Hospital
Faisalabad: Period: Apr 2003 to Sep 2003 Material & Methods: One hundred with previously diagnosed none
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) investigations of duration of their illness were studies. Among
100 patients , 78 were male and 22 were female. Results: Among the 100 patients studied , 17 had evidence of
IHD and out these 5 (29.5%) were male and 12 (70.5%) were female. Amongst the patient having IHD, 5
(29.5%) had typical symptoms of angina with or with out ECG change consistent with IHD. Another 6 (35%)
had atypical symptoms of IHD with ECG changes. Typical changes of IHD was found in 6 patients.
Conclusion: The incidence of IHD is higher in diabetic patient as compare to general population. The
presentation of IHD is often atypical in diabetic patients.