Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition that affects the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. The present study evaluated risk factors of premature coronary artery disease. Materials & Methods: 106 cases of coronary artery disease of both genders were subjected to estimation of echocardiography (ECG), serum lipid profile, complete hemogram, routine µscopy urine. History of smoking, diabetes and family history etc. were also assessed. Results: Out of 106 patients, males were 66 and females were 40.70 were smokers, 65 were alcoholics, 80 were diabetics, 72 were hypertensive, 80 had dyslipidaemia, 40 were obese and 78 had positive family history. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Smoking, dyslipidaemia, hypertension, obesity, drinking, and diabetes were identified to be risk factors in patients with premature coronary artery disease. Key words: Coronary artery disease, diabetes, hypertension.