Clinical and epidemiological profile of ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction patients in a megacity of west of Iran

Abstract

Background and Aims: Low-and middle-income nations account for at least three-quarters of cardiovascular disease deaths worldwide. This study aimed to obtain real knowledge about ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients and provide the context for developing a principles for care quality improvement.Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2018 through December 2019. The study sample consisted of1169 eligible patients based on inclusion criteria. The data were collected using the standard EROP and three specialized, trained questionnaires. The collected data were checked by the quality control officer and analyzed using Stata Version 14.Results: Patient baseline characteristics showed that body mass index, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, total cholesterol, and triglyceride levels were higher in women. Also, females recorded a considerable history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia compared to men. The results also showed that most men were smokers (46.80%). Aspirin (94.27%), statins (91.48%), and clopidogrel (90.68%) were the common medications used at hospital discharge for patients. Conclusion:The present study suggests that identifying and managing modifiable risk factors can improve cardiovascular disease outcomes. Also, considering the early identification of STEMI patients with new therapies can effectively decrease the rate of cardiovascular disease and its attributed health outcomes.

Global prevalence of sexual dysfunction in cardiovascular patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

“…Specific instances of sexual dysfunction include disorders such as libido disorder, male erectile dysfunction (ED), female sexual arousal disorder, premature ejaculation, male and female orgasm disorder, and sexual pain such as vaginismus and dyspareunia [ 17 , 19 ]. The physical and mental problems caused by CVDs can disrupt sexual activity, leading to detrimental effects on patients’ quality, including reduced self-esteem and increased depression and a tendency self-isolation over time [ 20 , 21 ]. Sexual dysfunction can predict CVDs before the onset of symptoms of a cardiovascular event, which indicates coronary artery disease [ 15 ].…”