Comparing the Frequency of Left Main Stem Disease Among Patients with ST Elevation in AVR Lead
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https://doi.org/10.59058/jaimc.v21i2.170Keywords:
avR lead, Left Main Stem ArteryAbstract
Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide with similar
prevalence in Pakistan. The main objective of the study is to compare the frequency of left main stem disease
among patients with STelevation in aVR.
Methods:This cross-sectionalstudywas conducted inDepartment of cardiology,Punjab institute of cardiology,
Lahore. Sample size of 151 cases is calculated with 95% confidence level,7%margin of error and taking
expected percentage of LMS is 74.2%. The data was collected through non probability consecutive sampling
technique.
Results: Mean age of the study population was 55.54±10.1 years. Majority of the cases were male 117(77.5%)
and 34(22.5%) were female which were less in quantity. Mean body mass index was 28.61±2.58.
Conclusion: Majority of the cases developed left mainstem disease who have been diagnosed with ST
elevation in aVR. A significant difference of the diabetic versus non diabetic was observed who have been
noted for LMS disease.
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