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Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SJMPS)
Volume-10 | Issue-08 | 525-530
Original Research Article
Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk and Factors among Post COVID-19 Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Dyslipidaemia
Donna Shibu Kaniyadan, Fathima V. S, Hasna, Melvin Lowrance, Manohar R. Pillai, Tamilselvan, T
Published : Aug. 1, 2024
DOI : DOI: 10.36348/sjmps.2024.v10i08.001
Abstract
Background: The current study aims to assess the impact of structured patient education on cardiovascular complications in post-covid patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus and dyslipidaemia. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk among type-2 diabetes mellitus with dyslipidaemia in post-covid patients. to analyse the cardiovascular risk correlated with diabetes and lipid profile. to assess the impact of patient education on cardiovascular risk complications. Method: A total of 300 patients were screened and of them, 205 were enrolled in the study based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patient education was given to selected patients using structured patient leaflets and oral education after baseline. They are followed up after 2 months. Cardiovascular risk was assessed by ASCVD and Framingham risk assessment score. Results: The study analysed that there was a high prevalence in males, the age group 51-70 years, non-alcoholic, and non-smokers. At the baseline, most patients were at high risk. On comparing the baseline with the review, a 49.3% difference was seen in the high-risk category. Conclusion: The study revealed that age, gender, low density lipoprotein, total cholesterol, and random blood sugar were the important cardiovascular risk factors. The implementation of pharmacist care in collaboration with physicians and nurses may reduce cardiovascular risk complications and help in better medication management.
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