Characteristics of Heart Patients Undergoing Stent Placement at RSUP Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Makassar
Abstract:Coronary stent, a breakthrough in the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD), marks the evolution of cardiovascular disease (CVD) management that has revolutionized how we understand and treat the condition. The coronary stent aims to stabilize the results of balloon angioplasty by reducing the risk of complications such as restenosis and acute vessel closure. In Indonesia, data shows an increase in cases of coronary heart disease and hypertension, emphasizing the need for continuous research and development in the treatment and prevention of heart and vascular diseases. The research utilized a cross-sectional design, analyzing data from 85 medical records of patients diagnosed with cardiovascular disease at RSUP Wahidin Sudirohusodo / Makassar Integrated Heart Center in 2021. The majority of patients fell within the age range of 46-55 years (45.9%), with a predominance of male patients (82.4%). From the patient history, most experienced stage I hypertension (54.1%) without conditions of dyslipidemia (81.2%) or DM (50.6%). Regarding nutritional status, most patients were classified as overweight (49.45%). The conclusion of this study revealed that the characteristics of heart patients undergoing stent placement were predominantly early elderly individuals, predominantly male, with a history of stage I hypertension without dyslipidemia and DM conditions, and overweight nutritional status. It is suggested that there will be further development of broader early screening programs, particularly targeting patients with higher cardiovascular risk factors.
Keywords::cardiovascular disease, coronary stent, overweight nutritional status