Assessment of Coronary Heart Disease Risk among Diabetes Mellitus Survivor in Community Health Center Purwosari Indonesia

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus if not appropriately managed will cause vascular complications such as coronary heart disease. The rate of coronary heart disease is very high, ranging from 45-70% presently. The symptoms of coronary heart disease in diabetes mellitus people can be seen clearly and also can not be seen until finally people suddenly die. According to the American Heart Association (AHA) approximately 65% of Diabetes Mellitus people die because of heart disease and stroke. The purpose of this study is to determine the description of coronary heart disease risk on diabetes mellitus people in Puskesmas Purwosari. This research is quantitative research. The population of this study was 480 Diabetes Mellitus survivor in Community Health Center Purwosari from January to August 2017. The Samples are 83 diabetes mellitus people who determined using accidental sampling technique. The data collection using an interview, medical record, and body mass index measurements then analyzed using descriptive analysis. The conclusion of this study is the characteristics diabetes mellitus people in Community Health Center Purwosari Surakarta were having a history of diabetes mellitus 1-10 years. The risk of coronary heart disease risk on Diabetes Mellitus survivors in Community Health Center Purwosari Surakarta was mostly high. Diabetes mellitus survivor should always improve the healthy lifestyle and routine to check their health up in health facilities