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Prevalence and predictors of inappropriate apixaban dosing in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation at a large tertiary academic medical institution
ConclusionIn patients with NVAF receiving apixaban for stroke prevention in this real-world analysis,>  80% were prescribed an appropriate dosage of apixaban. Proactive procedures, such as integrating an electronic dosing algorithm, educating healthcare providers, and involving clinical pharmacists in medication review, may help ensure the use of appropriate apixaban dosages.
Source: Drugs and Therapy Perspectives - December 4, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Practice Variations in the Use of Novel Oral Anticoagulants for Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation-Related Stroke among Stroke Neurologists in Saudi Arabia.
In conclusion, the practice of stroke neurologists is consistent with and supports the available evidence from observational studies on the time of initiation of NOACs. Our findings provide a guide for clinicians who manage nvAF-related stroke until more robust evidence from randomized controlled trials is available. PMID: 31531241 [PubMed]
Source: Neurology Research International - September 20, 2019 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurol Res Int Source Type: research

Appropriateness of dabigatran dosing in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF): A retrospective study conducted in a tertiary care university hospital in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia
ConclusionThis study revealed inappropriate prescription of reduced doses of dabigatran in a large number of patients. Age was identified as the main driving factor for underdosing. Physicians’ and pharmacists’ awareness regarding this type of high-risk medication should be improved to ensure appropriate and safe use of this commonly used drug.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - May 29, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Appropriateness of dabigatran dosing in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF): A retrospective study conducted in a tertiary care university hospital in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia
ConclusionThis study revealed inappropriate prescription of reduced doses of dabigatran in a large number of patients. Age was identified as the main driving factor for underdosing. Physicians’ and pharmacists’ awareness regarding this type of high-risk medication should be improved to ensure appropriate and safe use of this commonly used drug.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - May 17, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Clinical characteristics and outcome of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the Saudi population – A single cardiac center experience
ConclusionThe HCM population in our Center is young, predominantly male with largely reverse curvatum morphology and mitral regurgitation observed in half of the cases. A country-wide registry is warranted to further explore HCM phenotypes in the Saudi population.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - October 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Practical perspectives on the use of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation: A view from the Middle East and North Africa
Publication date: April 2018Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association, Volume 30, Issue 2Author(s): Ahmad S. Hersi, Yahya S. Alhebaishi, Omar Hamoui, Taher Hassan, Adel Khalifa Hamad, Mohamed Magdy, Hani Sabbour, Sameh ShaheenAbstractClinical guidelines for the prevention of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) are available from several international cardiology associations. Patients with NVAF in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region present unique challenges and opportunities related to differences in geography, practice patterns, and patient demographics that are as yet unaddresse...
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

The CHA2DS2-VASc score and the risk of ischemic stroke in community-dwelling individuals with and without atrial fibrillation: The Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities (ARIC) study
Conclusion The risk of ischemic stroke is low across CHA2DS2-VASc score categories in community-dwelling individuals without AF. Individuals with AF are at high risk for ischemic stroke even with low CHA2DS2-VASc score, suggesting the need for stroke prevention in individuals with AF and one CHA2DS2-VASc stroke risk factor.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - July 8, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Quality of anticoagulation control among patients with atrial fibrillation: An experience of a tertiary care center in Saudi Arabia
Conclusion Quality of anticoagulation in patients with AF receiving medical care in a tertiary care hospital was suboptimal, with nearly 40% of the time spent outside the therapeutic range. Methods to improve anticoagulation control among patients with AF should be implemented.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - March 23, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Quality of Anticoagulation Control among Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: an Experience of Tertiary Care Center in Saudi Arabia
Conclusions Quality of anticoagulation in patients with AF receiving medical care in a tertiary care hospital was suboptimal, with nearly 40% of the time spent outside the therapeutic range. Methods to improve anticoagulation control among patients with AF should be implemented.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - February 12, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

9. Prevalence and impact of carotid disease in adult Saudi patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass surgery on early post-operative outcome
Conclusion The Presence of carotid artery disease in Saudi patients undergoing cardiac surgery is associated with increased prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, cerebro-vascular accidents and peripheral vascular disease. It is also a major determinant of adverse outcome after coronary surgery.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - September 28, 2015 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research