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[The prevalence of cardiovascular pathology in alcoholism patients]
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This study examined electrocardiogram (ECG) changes in 336 alcoholism patients, revealing correlations between cardiovascular alterations, patient age, and alcoholism type. Findings offer prognostic insights for both conditions.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Addiction Medicine
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Alcoholism is frequently associated with cardiovascular complications.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities are common in individuals with alcohol use disorder.
- Understanding these changes is crucial for managing patient health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence and stability of ECG changes in alcoholism patients.
- To identify prognostic criteria for the course of alcoholism and cardiovascular pathology.
- To explore correlations between cardiovascular changes, patient age, and alcoholism type.
Main Methods:
- Electrocardiograms (ECG) were performed on 336 patients admitted to a specialized hospital for alcoholism.
- 146 patients were assessed during alcohol withdrawal syndrome, after its resolution, and under stress.
- Statistical analysis was used to establish correlations and prognostic criteria.
Main Results:
- A significant prevalence of ECG alterations was observed in the studied alcoholism patient cohort.
- The stability of these ECG changes was assessed, providing insights into their persistence.
- A notable correlation was found between cardiovascular changes, patient age, and the specific course of alcoholism.
Conclusions:
- ECG monitoring is valuable in assessing cardiovascular health in alcoholism patients.
- Patient age and the type of alcoholism influence the observed cardiovascular changes.
- The findings contribute to establishing prognostic criteria for managing alcoholism and associated cardiovascular conditions.
Abstract:
ECG was made in 336 patients with alcoholism that were admitted in a special hospital for alcoholic patients during one year. 146 patients were examined in the state of alcohol withdrawal syndrome, after its arrest and in stress. A prevalence of ECG changes well as stability of such alterations, prognostic criteria for a further course of both alcoholism and cardiovascular pathology were determined. A correlation was established between the cardiovascular changes on the one hand the age of the patients and the type of a course of alcoholism on the other hand.