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Heart Attack Study Reveals Alarming Prevalence of Coronary Artery Disease in Poland

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A new study has shed light on the alarming prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in Poland, particularly among men. Conducted by researchers from the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, the study aimed to analyze the prevalence of CAD among patients of the Cardiology Department in a hospital located in the district of Zywiec in southern Poland. The findings are disconcerting, with 41.8% of patients diagnosed with CAD, and a staggering 67% suffering from hypertension, a significant comorbid condition associated with CAD.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study included 158 individuals, of whom 150 met the selection criteria, with a mean age of 69 years and a male-to-female ratio of 1.4:1.
  • The prevalence of CAD was significantly higher among men (44%) compared to women (21%).
  • The majority of patients (128) were aged between 40 to 80 years, and 40% were overweight, while 34% were obese.
  • The most common comorbidity was hypertension (67%), affecting most patients who had not experienced myocardial infarction (57%).
  • Unusual body weight was also a significant factor, increasing the risk of developing CHD, with 38% of patients having a normal body weight.

Statistics:

  • 41.8% (N=66) of patients were diagnosed with coronary artery disease.
  • 67% (N=101) of patients suffered from hypertension, with the majority not having experienced myocardial infarction (57%, N=58).
  • 40% (N=59) of respondents were overweight, while 34% (N=50) were obese.
  • The mean age of patients was 69 years, with a standard deviation of 10.17 years.

Sources:

  • Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny (National Institute of Public Health - National Institute of Hygiene), 2025,76(2):129-136.
  • Epidemiology of coronary artery disease in patients from the district of Zywiec in southern Poland, DOI: 10.32394/rpzh/208280.

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