Table 1.
Baseline characteristics and presenting complaints.
| No. of patients (n = 511) | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 56.62 ± 14.74 | - |
| Sex ratio | 2.78:1 | - |
| Comorbidities | 360 | 70.5 |
| Hypertension | 185 | 36.2 |
| Diabetes Mellitus | 207 | 40.5 |
| Renal Failure | 90 | 17.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 21 | 4.1 |
| Dyslipidemia | 63 | 12.3 |
| Pre-existing CVDa | 258 | 50.5 |
| Ischemic heart disease | 150 | 29.4 |
| Valvular heart disease | 40 | 7.8 |
| Dilated cardiomyopathy | 30 | 5.9 |
| Congenital heart diseases | 2 | 0.4 |
| Heart failure | 145 | 28.4 |
| Cerebrovascular events | 8 | 1.6 |
| Others | 36 | 7.0 |
| Presenting complaints | ||
| Chest Pain | 296 | 57.9 |
| Dyspnea | 230 | 45.0 |
| Giddiness | 17 | 3.3 |
| Syncope | 3 | 0.6 |
| Palpitations | 21 | 4.1 |
| Fatigue | 38 | 7.4 |
| Pedal edema | 5 | 1.0 |
| Cough | 30 | 5.9 |
| Fever | 37 | 7.2 |
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CVD: Cardiovascular diseases.