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Prevalence of ischemic heart disease (IHD) patients in Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) on ultrasonography (USG) in Tertiary Care Hospital Sargodha.

Authors :
Balooch, Salahuddin
Amin, Umar
Tarique, Muhammad
Ahad, Wajeeha
Hammad, Muhammad
Kanwal, Hina
Source :
Professional Medical Journal. Sep2024, Vol. 31 Issue 9, p1336-1340. 5p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Objective: To assess the prevalence of IHD in patients of NAFLD. Study Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Tertiary Care Hospital, Sargodha. Period: June 2022 to June 2023. Methods: The present research included sample size of 190 patients, who were checked for presence of IHD. Results: Overall prevalence of IHD among NAFLD patients was found to be 84.2%. Conclusion: NAFLD is associated with higher risk of IHD occurrence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10248919
Volume :
31
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Professional Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179698341
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2024.31.09.8229