Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the major cause of death in Saudi Arabia. We
aimed to assess associated demographic, behavioral, and CVD risk factors as part of the …

Abstract Purpose of Review Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of morbidity,
mortality, and disability in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). While the prevention …

The present study was conducted with the aim of identifying, and summarizing the
characteristics of ACS registries at national, multinational and international levels. Literature …

Background No studies from the Arabian Gulf region have taken age into account when
examining sex differences in ST‐segment–elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) …

Background ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients are treated with
dual antiplatelet therapy comprising aspirin and a P2Y 12 inhibitor. Clopidogrel is widely …

Background This pilot study describes the overall design and results of the Program for the
Evaluation and Management of the Cardiac Events registry for the Middle East and North …

Background Data on fibrinolytic therapy use for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
(STEMI) and long-term clinical outcomes in developing countries are limited. We aimed to …

Introduction The characteristics of young adults with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA)
due to acute coronary syndrome (ACS) has not been well described. The mean age of gulf …

Background: Shock index is a bedside reflection of integrated response of the
cardiovascular and nervous systems. We aimed to evaluate the utility of shock index (heart …

Background Adherence to treatment is a crucial factor in preventing the progression of
coronary heart disease. More evidence of the predictors of long-term adherence is needed …