Frequency of Coronary Artery Disease in Chronic Hepatitis C Infected Non Cirrhotic Patients

Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence of coronary artery disease in individuals with chronic hepatitis C infection who are not cirrhotic.

Study Design: Cross sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Gastroenterology, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore from 29-5-2019 to 29-11-2019.

Methods: A total of 150 individuals who fulfilled the study's inclusion criteria were recruited. Participant demographics and permission forms were collected. The individuals were then tested for CAD symptoms. CAD was diagnosed based on the results of an exercise tolerance test and the clinical criteria. Data was analyzed using SPSS ver. 21.

Results: In this study, the mean age of individuals was 42.54±4.76 years; male to female ratio of 1.03:1. The history of smoking was found in 54(36%) individuals. Out of 150 hepatitis C individuals, the CAD was found in 82(54.67%) individuals.

Conclusion: According to this study, the frequency of CAD is 54.67% in chronic HCV infected non cirrhotic individuals.