Prevalence of ischemic heart disease (IHD) patients in Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) on ultrasonography (USG) in Tertiary Care Hospital Sargodha.
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
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.
Source: The Professional Medical Journal
Authors: Salahuddin Balooch, Umar Amin, Muhammad Tarique, Wajeeha Ahad, Muhammad Hammad, Hina Kanwal
Institution: Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403253580