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Hindi International Journal of Cardiovascular ResearchISSN: 2324-8602
Sumitra Sharma Author
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Coronary artery disease
Sumitra Sharma Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, 184 Baburam Acharya Sadak, Sinamgal, Kathmandu, P.O. Box: 21266, Nepal
Biography
Currently a PhD student at Queensland University of Technology, Australia in which I am working on developing a telehealth framework for the prevention of diabetic foot ulcer. Experienced faculty (Lecturer) of Community Health Nursing in Nepal with a demonstrated history of working in several research projects; cardivascular diseases, research methods, reproductive health and ehealth literacy. Fellow of Translational Research Project in Cardiovascular Disease in Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University.
Publications
Research Article Open Access
Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors among Females in a Tertiary Cardiac Center in Nepal: A Case Control Study
Author(s): Sumitra Sharma , Angur Badhu , Tara Shah , Rodrigo Rodriguez-Fernandez and Surya Raj Niraula
Background: Although in recent decades risk factors of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) have markedly increased, little is known about its relationship among Asian females. The principal aim of the study is to determine the prevalence of CAD risk factors among a target female population in Nepal.
Methods: A case control study was conducted at tertiary cardiac centre of Kathmandu from August 2013 to September 2014. Study participants identified with CAD (n=52) were matched for age with controls (n=52). Anthropometric and laboratory data were collected and a semi-structured interview was utilized to obtain information on socio-demographic, behavioural, psychosocial and physiological/biochemical risk factors. Variables were assessed using frequency table... view more»
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