Epidemiology of coronary artery disease in patients from the district of Żywiec in southern Poland
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Student Scientific Association by the Department of Human Nutrition, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland
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Department of Human Nutrition, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland
Data nadesłania: 06-05-2025
Data ostatniej rewizji: 30-06-2025
Data akceptacji: 15-07-2025
Data publikacji online: 31-07-2025
Autor do korespondencji
Maksymilian Dobosz
Student Scientific Association by the Department of Human Nutrition, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland
Beata Całyniuk
Department of Human Nutrition, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland
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Background: Cardiovascular diseases are currently the leading cause of premature mortality both in Poland and worldwide. Among the most severe conditions are acute cardiac events, which pose a direct threat to patients’ lives and health. One of these is coronary artery disease, which predisposes individuals to myocardial infarction. Prevention relies primarily on maintaining a well-balanced diet, engaging in daily physical activity and in more severe cases, pharmacotherapy and invasive treatments. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of coronary artery disease among patients of the Cardiology Department in a hospital located in the district of Żywiec in southern Poland. Material and Methods: A survey study was conducted using a proprietary questionnaire consisting of three sections. The sections addressed patients’ health status, their quality of life assessment. The study included 158 individuals aged 33-101, of whom only 150 met the selection criteria – being residents of the district of Żywiec. The obtained results were analyzed using correlation coefficients. Results: Coronary artery disease was diagnosed in 41.8% (N = 66) of patients. The majority were men (N = 44). The highest proportion of the studied group were individuals aged 40 to 80 years (N = 128). A total of 40% (N = 59) of respondents were overweight, 34% (N = 50) were obese, and 26% (N = 38) had a normal body weight. The most common comorbidity was hypertension – affecting 67% (N = 101) of patients – most of whom had not experienced myocardial infarction (57%, N = 58). Conclusions: Coronary artery disease was more prevalent among men. Arterial hypertension was the most common comorbid condition, confirming its strong association with coronary artery disease. Abnormal body weight is also a significant factor, increasing the risk of developing CHD.