ArticleAmerican journal of cardiovascular disease2025
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention at Gesund Cardiac and Medical Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024.
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Abstract
introductionPercutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a critical procedure for improving blood flow by alleviating arterial blockage. However, its availability in Ethiopia is limited because of insufficient resources, staff, and infrastructure.
objectiveTo evaluate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention at Gesund Cardiac and Medical Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 2024.
methodsThis retrospective observational chart review included 224 patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention. Data were collected using a standardized checklist, imported into EPI information v7, and analyzed using SPSS v26. A binary logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with percutaneous coronary intervention.
resultsThe study found that most participants (n = 186, 83%) were male, with a mean age of 57.82 ± 11.5 years. Diabetes mellitus was prevalent among participants (n = 135, 60.3%), followed by hypertension (n = 127, 56.7%). A notable portion (n = 31, 13.8%) had previously undergone percutaneous coronary intervention. Most patients presented with typical chest pain, with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) being the primary indication for percutaneous coronary intervention. Post-procedure complications includes significant bleeding (n = 6, 2.6%), myocardial infarction (n = 20, 8.9%), death (n = 2, 0.9%), transfer to another hospital (n = 12, 5.4%), and acute kidney injury (n = 16, 7.14%). The use of bare metal stents was significantly associated with transfer to other hospitals (AOR = 5; 95% CI = 1.69-10.29). Male gender (AOR = 0.09; 95% CI = 0.03-0.34) and a history of myocardial infarction (AOR = 10; 95% CI = 2.31-13.31) were linked to an increased risk of post-percutaneous coronary intervention death. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Our findings suggest that coronary artery stenosis (CAS) is more prevalent in older individuals and men. Chronic illnesses often coexist with coronary artery stenosis, thereby complicating the prognosis. Interestingly, men exhibited a lower risk of unfavorable outcomes compared to women. Adherence to procedural guidelines and effective management techniques are essential for improving patient outcomes following percutaneous coronary intervention.
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