Prevalence of DM, HTN and Abnormal Serum Creatinine Level in Hospitalized Cardiac Patient: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract: Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Blood Hypertension (HTN) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) are from the highest prevalence chronic diseases in Saudi Arabia. Previous researches revealed the correlation between increased Creatinine and mortality rates among Coronary Artery Syndrome (CAS) patients. This research aims to assess the prevalence of DM, HTN and abnormal serum Creatinine level among hospitalized cardiac patients, in Hofuf, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study is done including a total of 58 patients from Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, in Hofuf. Analysis of study results showed typical prevalence of DM and HTN, and highest prevalence of abnormal Creatinine level among patients who suffer from both together. Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Blood Hypertension (HTN) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Title: Prevalence of DM, HTN and Abnormal Serum Creatinine Level in Hospitalized Cardiac Patient: A Cross-Sectional Study Author: Musaab S. Alarfaj, Noura A. Alarfaj, Muhammad A. Albarut, Naif A. Almulhim, Abdulaziz S. Alkalouf, Abdulaziz I. Alwadani, Mohammad I. Alsaleh International Journal of Healthcare Sciences ISSN 2348-5728 (Online) Research Publish Journals

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