Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients at the University Hospital Center of Point G in Bamako, Mali

Abstract

Introduction: A cardiovascular risk factor (FDRCV) is defined as a physiological, pathological or environmental attribute or characteristic that results in an increased likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease in the individual in whom it is detected. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in hemodialysis patients on hemodialysis at the University Hospital of Point G. Patients and Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study with prospective data collection from March 3, 2009 to March 5, 2010 (13 months). Included were all patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) receiving chronic hemodialysis in the Nephrology and Hemodialysis Department of the University Hospital of Point G during the study period. Results: Eighty-eight patients were enrolled. The M/F sex ratio was 1.26. The mean age was 41.32 years with extremes of 17 and 81 years. The classic cardiovascular risk factors in order of frequency were: hypertension (90.9%), sedentary lifestyle (71.6%), male sex (54.5%), age ≥ 55 years (21.6%), obesity (13.6%), diabetes (8%), tobacco (8%), alcohol (3.4%). Cardiovascular risk factors related to CKD were: anemia (98.9%), phosphocalcic disorders (85.2%), arteriovenous fistula (AVF) (80%), lipid abnormalities (36.5%), hydrosodium inflation (29.5%). Predominant cardiovascular complications were hypertensive heart disease (62.5%), acute pulmonary oedema (APO) (50%), rhythm disorders (23.9%), coronary insufficiency (18.2%). The mortality rate was 17%. Conclusion: Cardiovascular risk factors are frequent in chronic hemodialysis. They contribute to the excess mortality of these patients. Adequate management of these risk factors can slow down serious cardiovascular complications and reduce the risk of mortality in this fragile population.