EFFECT OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY ON THE SEVERITY OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE IN WOMEN UNDERGOING ANGIOGRAPHY

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate the potential link between vitamin D insufficiency and the severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) in women with stable coronary syndrome (CCS).

Methods: This cross-sectional research examined two hundred female patients with CCS who were scheduled for coronary angiography. Participants were classified based on their vitamin D levels into three groups: severely deficient (<10 ng/mL), inadequate (10–30 ng/mL), and sufficient (31–100 ng/mL). We also got the test findings for HbA1c and lipids. The SYNTAX score and coronary angiography were used to check for CAD.

Results: The severity of CAD was inversely correlated with low vitamin D levels. Patients with significant vitamin D insufficiency, indicated by an elevated SYNTAX score, had symptoms and more coronary involvement.

Conclusion: Vitamin D insufficiency is a significant predictor of the severity of coronary artery disease in women with chronic coronary syndrome. These findings indicate that the possible use of vitamin D as an adjunct in the management of CAD may warrant consideration. 6. Additional research is necessary to elucidate the function of this treatment method.

Keywords: Chronic Coronary Syndrome (CCS), coronary angiography, Vitamin D insufficiency, SYNTAX score, lipid profile, HbA1C, severity of CAD, Vitamin D in conjunction with conventional treatment, cardiovascular outcomes, and clinical implications.