ANÁLISE DE CONSUMO DE ÁLCOOL EM PACIENTE PÓS SINDROME CORONARIA AGUDA.

Introduction: Ischemic heart disease is the term associated with an inadequate blood supply to the myocardium due to obstruction of the epicardial coronary arteries, usually due to atherosclerosis. Patients may have chronic (stable) or acute (unstable) disease. Studies suggest that the risk of a patient over 40 years of age developing coronary heart disease is higher among men and incidence rates can reach up to 30% in both genders. Although the topic is controversial, there is evidence that associates the amount of alcohol consumed with the risk of developing coronary disease. Objectives: To investigate the correlation between alcohol consumption and the risk of developing acute coronary disease. Methodology: Prospective, cross-sectional, analytical, investigative and integrative study, with a quantitative approach, carried out in a large hospital in the North of Paraná. The AUDIT questionnaire was used to quantify the effect of alcohol consumption on individuals evaluated in an outpatient clinic 30 days after having a coronary event. Data were collected between the months of April and July 2023. Result: 52 patients were interviewed, 15 female and 37 male. Among these, 15 people did not drink alcoholic beverages. Among those who used it, around 50% used it harmfully or were likely dependent on alcohol, 30% reported having already caused injuries or harm to themselves or another person after drinking alcohol. 60% claimed that someone or a relative, friend or doctor, had already been concerned about their alcohol consumption or had suggested that they stop using alcohol, before the coronary event occurred. Discussion: The study found results in accordance with current scientific literature, relating harmful alcohol consumption to increased risks of developing coronary disease. Most individuals seem to be unaware of or ignore the harmful effects of alcohol on their health, not adopting changes or attempts to improve their lifestyle habits, such as ceasing alcohol consumption. Conclusion: The study suggests that people who consume alcoholic beverages in a harmful way have a risk of up to 17 times greater of developing an acute coronary event compared to those who do not consume the drink. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]