Acute Coronary Syndrome in tobacco producers: prevalent risk factors

Abstract

Objectives: to identify the prevalence of risk factors for arterial coronary disease (ACD) in in-patients from tobacco producing region, who suffered from acute coronary syndrome in intensive care units. Methods: a descriptive, cross-sectional, retrospective study evaluated reports from 2006-2007 of adult in-patients in Vale do Rio Pardo hospitals linked to SUS system. Results: we review 152 reports, of these 80 (52%) patients were male, 70 (46%) live in Santa Cruz do Sul, and in other regions. Age average was 62, 1±13.4 years. 62.5% presented instable angina; 76.3% were smokers; 14.4% presented family history of acute myocardial infarct; 45.5% had dyslipidemia, and 68% with three or more associated RF for ACD. Conclusion: smoking, arterial hypertension and dyslipidemia were the most prevalent of risk factors. Knowledge of local culture allows the establishment of preventive measures for the habitants