Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Liaqat Ali Dogar, Zahid Rafiq.
Association of Dyslipidemia with Acute Myocardial Infarction (CAD).
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;8(1):182-3.

Aim: To determine the dyslipidemia and waist hip ratio as a risk factor of myocardial infarction. Methods:- This descriptive study was carried out in the Medical Wards, Nishtar Hospital, Multan from April 2012 to December 2012. A total of 200 patients of 1st acute myocardial infarction were included in the study. Age range was 35-70 years. Results: Out of 200 patients, 150 (75%) were male and 50 (25%) were female. The age of patients ranges from 35-70 years. Among 200 patients, 95 (47.5%) had inferior wall MI, and 35 (17.5%) antroseptal. Total fasting cholesterol was > 200 mg in 150 (75%) patients and < 200 mg in 50 (25%) patients.As regards hyperlipidemia, 105 (52.5%) had < 35 mg/d, and 95 (47.5% had > 35 mg/dl. Conclusion:- It is concluded from the study that dyslipidemia and truncal obesity are important modifiable risk factors. These risk factors must be sought out in all high risk groups and where possible be treated for both primary as well as secondary prevention of CAD.

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