Prescribing Pattern in Geriatrics with Cardio Vascular Diseases using Beers Criteria
E. Pavan Kumar *
Department of Pharmacy, Balaji College of Pharmacy, Rudrampeta, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India.
V. Sreedhar
Department of Pharmacy, Balaji College of Pharmacy, Rudrampeta, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India.
P. Ramakrishna Reddy
Department of Pharmacy, Balaji College of Pharmacy, Rudrampeta, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India.
L. Reddenna
Department of Pharmacy, Balaji College of Pharmacy, Rudrampeta, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India.
M. Pramod Kumar
Department of Pharmacy, Annamacharya College of Pharmacy, Rajampet, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India.
B. Jayanthi
Department of Pharmacy, Balaji College of Pharmacy, Rudrampeta, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India.
N. Sirisha
Department of Pharmacy, Balaji College of Pharmacy, Rudrampeta, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India.
K. Salma
Department of Pharmacy, Balaji College of Pharmacy, Rudrampeta, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aim: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major health problem throughout the world and a common cause of premature morbidity and mortality. CVD is a general category of diseases that affects the heart and the circulatory system. The main aim of the study is to assess the prescribing pattern in geriatrics with cardiovascular diseases using beers criteria.
Study Design: Prospective observational study.
Results and Discussion: Total 132 patients, 12 dropouts due to lack of information. Out of 120 patients 69 Patients are identified as Male Patients and 51 Patients are Female. In 120 sample size Maximum No of Cases were found with Ischemic Heart disease (30.8%) Followed by myocardial infarction (24%) coronary artery disease (20%) congestive heart failure (13.3%) Unstable Angina (11.6%). In 120 Sample Size, Male Patients are Suffering More with Complications Compared to Female Patients.
Conclusion: In this Study with Assessing the Prescribing Pattern in Geriatrics with Cardio Vascular Diseases It was found that major complications seen in Male and Female Patients are Ischemic heart Disease with Left ventricular dysfunction Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Artery Disease, Angina, Congestive Cardiac Failure.
Keywords: Beers criteria, cardiovascular disease, geriatrics, prescribing pattern.