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Prevalence Of Cardiorenal Syndrome In Patients Admitted For Acute Decompensated Heart Failure And Its Correlation
Naveed Yaqoob1, Fahad Khalid2, Muhammad Fareed Khan3
1NUST School of Health Sciences/ FGPC Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
|March 23, 2025
Summary
Cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) is common in Pakistan, particularly among Acute Decompensated Heart Failure patients. Type 1 CRS was most prevalent, but Type 5 had the highest mortality, and Type 3 had the longest hospital stays.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Nephrology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) is a significant clinical concern in Pakistan.
- Understanding comorbidities and hospital outcomes in CRS patients is crucial.
- This study focuses on Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) patients over 18 in Islamabad.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of different types of cardiorenal syndrome in ADHF patients.
- To analyze in-hospital outcomes, including mortality and hospitalization duration.
- To provide insights into CRS management in a tertiary care setting.
Main Methods:
- A cohort study was conducted from January to June 2024.
- Data were collected from 200 ADHF patients using a structured questionnaire.
- Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25.
Main Results:
- Type 1 CRS was the most prevalent (30%), followed by Types 3 and 5 (20% each), and Types 2 and 4 (15% each).
- Type 5 CRS had the highest in-hospital mortality (15%), with Type 3 CRS at 13%.
- Type 2 CRS showed the lowest mortality, while Type 3 CRS patients experienced the longest hospitalizations.
Conclusions:
- Cardiorenal syndrome is highly prevalent among hospitalized ADHF patients.
- Increased public health awareness regarding CRS and its risk factors is recommended.
- Further research is needed to optimize management strategies for different CRS types.
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