Assessment of Awareness of Coronary Artery Disease Patients Regarding Lifestyle Modifications

Objective: To assess the awareness of patient with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) regarding life style modification. Methods: A Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a Sudan heart institute at Khartoum State- Sudan during a period from January 2020 to March 2020, the study population consisted of 100 consecutive coronary artery disease (CAD) patients aged less than 70 years who visit the outpatient clinic during the period of study. Physical examination, a careful medical interview with assessment for lifestyle habits, adherence to pharmacological therapy were performed. Results: Overall, patients had a high level of awareness about coronary artery disease (CAD) (68%), its risk factors, including obesity (95%), smoking (91%), hypertension (84%), DM (69%). Also, there was a relationship between the level of education and the definition of coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the patients face the difficulty of modifying their lifestyle habits. Conclusions: There were substantial disparities in the confidence levels associated with lifestyle modification and recognition/response to heart attack. These gaps need to be studied further and disseminated to improve cardiovascular care.