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[The gallstone and ischemic heart disease]

D L Ionescu1

  • 1Facultatea de Medicină, Clinica a II-a Medicală Gastroenterologie, Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie Gr.T. Popa Iaşi.

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This study investigated ischemic heart disease (IHD) and gallstones in 1122 patients. Results show IHD is common in gallstone patients, particularly in women.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Ischemic heart disease (IHD) and gallstones are prevalent conditions.
  • Understanding comorbidities is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between IHD and gallstone incidence.
  • To determine the prevalence of IHD in patients with gallstones.

Main Methods:

  • A study of 1122 patients with gallstones.
  • Abdominal ultrasonography was used for gallstone examination.
  • Physical examination and ECG were performed on 516 patients with IHD.

Main Results:

  • 45.98% of patients with gallstones were found to have IHD.
  • A significant association was observed between IHD and gallstones.

Conclusions:

  • Ischemic heart disease and gallstones can coexist.
  • The association between IHD and gallstones is 2.8 times more frequent in women.
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