ABSTRACT

Objective: Frequency of hypoalbuminemia in patients of systolic heart failure.

Methodology: The study was conducted at Liaquat University Hospital, Hyderabad/Jamshoro during 1st January 2020 to 30th September, 2020. Total 100 cases with systolic heart failure confirmed on echocardiography with reduced ejection fraction, between 30-70 years of age of either gender were included in the study. Albumin levels of the patients were recorded through hospital laboratory. After reviewing the report of albumin level, presence/absence of hypoalbumin was recorded.

Results: In our study, of 100 cases, 33%(n=33) of our population belonged to age range 30-50 years and 67%(n=67) between 51-70 years, mean age was 59.1+6.87 years, 61%(n=61) were male 39%(n=39) were females. Frequency of hypoalbuminemia in patients of systolic heart failure was recorded in 29%(n=29).

Conclusion: Hypoalbuminemia in systolic heart failure is found with a significant frequency. It is therefore important to measure albumins level in every systolic heart failure case.

Keywords: Systolic Heart Failure, hypoalbuminemia, association