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Association of Genetic and Allelic Variants of Von Willebrand Factor (VWF), Glutathione S-Transferase and Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha with Ischemic Stroke Susceptibility and Progression in the Saudi Population
Life (Basel). 2023 May 17;13(5):1200. doi: 10.3390/life13051200.ABSTRACTStroke is a key cerebrovascular disease and important cause of death and disability worldwide, including in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). It has a large economic burden and serious socioeconomic impacts on patients, their families and the community. The incidence of ischemic stroke is probably increased by the interaction of GSTT1 and GSTM1 null genotypes with high blood pressure, diabetes and cigarette smoking. The roles of VWF, GSTs and TNF-alpha gene variations in the induction of stroke are still uncertain and require further examination. In t...
Source: Atherosclerosis - May 27, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mohammed M Jalal Rashid Mir Abdullah Hamadi Malik A Altayar Imadeldin Elfaki Jameel Barnawi Almohanad A Alkayyal Mouminah Amr Jabali Hadeel Mamdoh S Moawadh Basim S O Alsaedi Marwan H Alhelali Aadil Yousif Source Type: research

Risk factors, infarct patterns and outcome differ between anterior and posterior circulation strokes attributed to intracranial large artery atherosclerotic steno-occlusive disease
CONCLUSION: AIS attributed to ICLAS differs between ACS and PCS. Observed differences in risk factors' distribution, infarct pattern, underlying mechanism and outcome between two phenotypes carry important therapeutic and prognostic implications.PMID:36150301 | DOI:10.1016/j.clineuro.2022.107442
Source: Atherosclerosis - September 23, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Azra Zafar Source Type: research

Effect of a low dose of empagliflozin on short-term outcomes in type 2 diabetics with acute coronary syndrome after percutaneous coronary intervention
CONCLUSION: The results of this study showed that adding low dose empagliflozin to standard care of ACS diabetic patients after PCI was associated with no significant reduction in negative cardiovascular outcomes during 6 months.PMID:35537720 | DOI:10.15537/smj.2022.43.5.20220018
Source: Atherosclerosis - May 10, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Seyed Mohammad H Adel Fateme Jorfi Hoda Mombeini Homeira Rashidi Saad Fazeli Source Type: research

The atrial FibriLlatiOn real World management registry in the Middle East and Africa: design and rationale
Conclusion The FLOW-AF registry will provide information on the uptake of oral anticoagulants, treatment patterns, clinical outcomes, and healthcare utilization and costs among newly diagnosed nonvalvular atrial fibrillation patients in the Middle Eastern region.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - August 3, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Study design Source Type: research

Thrombus in transit through a patent foramen ovale: An unusual cause of cardiac embolism
Publication date: Available online 13 December 2019Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart AssociationAuthor(s): Carlos Minguito-Carazo, Tomás Benito-González, Julio Cesar Echarte-Morales, Mario Castaño-Ruiz, Felipe Fernández-VázquezAbstractA 78-year-old woman with a history of transient ischemic attack was admitted for sudden aphasia. In order to assess the potential cardioembolic source an echocardiogram was performed, which revealed a large mass consistent with a thrombus in transit through a patent foramen ovale. Because of the high risk of systemic embolism, emergent surgical thrombectomy was performed with the intent...
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - December 28, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Left and right ventricular speckle tracking study before and after percutaneous atrial septal defect closure in children
ConclusionBy using 4D STE, the LV GLS was significantly improved; in contrast, by 2D STE, the RV volume overload decreased and the RV GLS was improved on short term after transcatheter ASD secundum closure in children.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - December 24, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Left and right ventricular speckle tracking study before and after Percutaneous ASD closure in children
ConclusionBy using 4D speckle tracking echocardiography, the left ventricular global longitudinal strain was significantly improved, on the other hand, by 2D speckle tracking echocardiography the right ventricular volume overload decreased and the global longitudinal strain was improved on short term after transcatheter ASD secudum closure in children.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - December 18, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Thrombus in transit through a patent foramen ovale, an unusual cause of cardiac embolism
Publication date: Available online 13 December 2019Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart AssociationAuthor(s): Carlos Minguito-Carazo, Tomás Benito-González, Julio Cesar Echarte-Morales, Mario Castaño-Ruiz, Felipe Fernández-VázquezAbstractA 78-year-old woman with history of transient ischemic attack was admitted for sudden aphasia. In order to assess a potential cardioembolic source an echocardiogram was performed revealing a large mass consistent with a thrombus in transit through a patent foramen ovale. Due to the high risk of systemic embolism emergent surgical thrombectomy was performed, thereby the patient could be ...
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - December 13, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

In ‐hospital ventricular arrhythmia in heart failure patients: 7 year follow‐up of the multi‐centric HEARTS registry
ConclusionsLower mean age of VA complicated HF patients is a matter of concern in the Saudi population. HF associated with VA increased in ‐hospital events and all‐cause mortality indicating poor prognosis and survival. These findings enable risk stratification and reflect on the importance of early recognition of the clinical markers and predictors of VA prompting immediate management.
Source: ESC Heart Failure - November 20, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Basel Alenazy, Shabana Tharkar, Tarek Kashour, Khalid Faiz Alhabib, Hussam Alfaleh, Ahmad Hersi Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research

A real-life correlation between clinical syntax score II and carotid intima-media thickness in patients with stable coronary artery disease
ConclusionThe study showed a strong positive correlation between SSII and CIMT in stable CAD patients undergoing elective CA.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - October 26, 2019 Category: Cardiology 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

Safety and feasibility of returning patients immediately to their originating hospitals after primary percutaneous coronary intervention
ConclusionThe immediate return of low risk STEMI patients to their originating hospitals after PPCI is safe and feasible and is effective strategy to provide this prefer and effective re-perfusion therapy to vast majority of patients with STEMI.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - October 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research