Impact of the Novel Biochemical Parameter – Calcium Score in Preventing the Progression of Cardiovascular Diseases to Invasive Interventional Techniques
Anooja Thomas Ann Nutr Metab 2019;75(suppl 3):45
Background/Aims: The existing risk assessment techniques used have serious limitations and do not give clear evaluation of
the cardiovascular diseases. The objectives of this study is to investigate the impact of calcium score level – the novel biochemical
parameter, in preventing the progression of the cardiovascular patients to PTCA (Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty)
and CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting).
Methods: The study was conducted in Visakhapatnam district Andhrapradesh. A sample size of 400 cardiovascular patients, selected for the study were screened for their biochemical parameters and the subjects
were grouped into sub samples of 3 each with 50 subjects namely primordial group (on diet and medicine), secondary group (advised PTCA), and post PTCA (advised CABG. Intervention was
given for 6 months and the results were consolidated with reference to biochemical parameters. Statistical analyses were done and
comparative results were interpreted.
Results: The results concluded that calcium score the novel biochemical parameter as a key
preventive measure among the usual biochemical management conducted by the clinicians to diagnosis and confirm the severeness of the disease and to correct the scenario suffering the ill effects of the cardiovascular diseases at the primitive stage of the disease.
Conclusion: Calcium score prevents the progression of cardiovascular disease.