Faktor Risiko Penyakit Jantung Koroner yang Sering Dijumpai pada Pasien Rawat Inap Jantung di Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Haji Adam Malik Medan Tahun 2021-2022

Abstract

Introduction. Cardiovascular disease is a disease that affects the cardiovascular system including the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries. With coronary artery disease (CAD), coronary blood flow may not be able to keep pace with rising oxygen needs, which can lead to ischemia and myocardial infarction. This refers to pathological modification within the coronary artery walls that diminish blood flow through the vessels. If not treated properly, CAD can cause functional impairment to death. Objective. Knowing the risk factors for coronary heart disease that are commonly found in hospitalized patients and to determine the risk factors for cardiovascular disease that are often found in hospitalized patients. Methods. This type of research uses retrospective descriptive designs. Results and Discussion. Based on the results of secondary data frequency descriptions, cardiovascular patients were predominantly ≥65 years of age due to reduced physiological function of the body, males due to lifestyle and hormonal influences, not working due to decreased physical activity, suffering from hypertension due to LDL oxidation induction, diabetes mellitus due to complications, non-obesity, and active/passive smokers due to accumulation of carcinogenic substances. Conclusion. Cardiovascular patients are influenced by age, gender, occupation, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and smoking.