Journal of KIST Medical College
Angiographic Finding and Common Risk Factors with Coronary Artery Disease
By Kunal Bikram Shaha, Kritick Bhandari, Kamana Sen and 8 others.
Abstract
Introduction
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Nepal. Coronary angiography (CAG) is an essential diagnostic and therapeutic modality in CAD. This study aimed to evaluate the angiographic findings and risk factors in patients undergoing diagnostic CAG at a tertiary care center in Nepal.
Methods
A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, from January 2022 to July 2024. A total of 196 patients aged 18 years and above who underwent diagnostic CAG for suspected or confirmed CAD were included. Data were extracted from Cath Lab registries and hospital records. Stenosis was categorized as non-critical (<50%), intermittent (50–69%), and significant (?70%). Patterns of vessel involvement were classified as single-vessel disease (SVD), double-vessel disease (DVD), or triple-vessel disease (TVD). SPSS 17 was used for statistical analysis.