Heart Failure in Young Adults: Exploring the Risk Factors and Quality Of Life
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https://doi.org/10.48036/apims.v20iSUPPL-1.1112Keywords:
Heart failure, Hypertension, DyslipidemiaAbstract
Objective: To determine the risk factors and quality of life among patients presented with heart failure.
Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out at cardiology department of Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College Sukkur, during six months from June 2023 to December 2023. All the patients aged 18 to 45 years old, diagnosed as the cases of heart failure diagnosis (based on clinical guidelines, including symptoms such as dyspnea, fatigue, and evidence of cardiac dysfunction (e.g., reduced ejection fraction) for at least six months of either gender were included. Demographic information and clinical data were gathered through patient interviews and review of medical records, documenting symptoms, duration of heart failure. Risk factors were assessed by collecting data on lifestyle behaviors, family history and few laboratory investigations. Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) was used for quality of life. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 26.
Results: A total of 145 patients were studied with overall mean age of 42.43 years. Out of all 61 (59.2%) were males and 42 (40.8%) are females. 30 (29.1%) had overweight, and 7 (6.8%) patients were obese. Of these, 9 patients (8.7%) are diagnosed with right heart failure, 92 (89.3%) had left heart failure, and 2 patients (1.9%) had congestive heart failure. According to the risk factors 50.5% use tobacco, 12.6% consume alcohol, and 32.0% eat processed food. Chronic conditions include hypertension (24.3%), diabetes with hypertension (11.7%), lipid profile abnormalities 35.9%, and 64.1% are exposed to pollution.
Conclusion: Heart failure among young adults is associated with various modifiable risk factors and a considerable impact on quality of life. Despite the high prevalence of adverse conditions, interventions focusing on lifestyle modifications could potentially improve outcomes.
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