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View article: Stratifying atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease by SMuRF burden in a Middle-Eastern country: A multiregistry study of demographics, comorbidities, and therapeutic trends
Stratifying atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease by SMuRF burden in a Middle-Eastern country: A multiregistry study of demographics, comorbidities, and therapeutic trends Open
Background Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a growing public health challenge in the Middle East, driven by increasing rates of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. However, limited region-specific data exist on the distri…
View article: Influence of Social Determinants of Health on Cardiovascular Risk Profiles in Middle Eastern Patients with ASCVD: Insights from SMuRFS Stratification
Influence of Social Determinants of Health on Cardiovascular Risk Profiles in Middle Eastern Patients with ASCVD: Insights from SMuRFS Stratification Open
Background Social determinants of health (SDOH) may significantly influence atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) development and progression. However, no large-scale Middle Eastern studies have used the full SDOH framework to ass…
View article: Real-time blood gas management: evaluating quantum perfusion system’s accuracy against a standard blood gas analysis in CPB
Real-time blood gas management: evaluating quantum perfusion system’s accuracy against a standard blood gas analysis in CPB Open
The findings support the accuracy of the Quantum Perfusion System compared to the BGA standard, demonstrating the system's capability to provide accurate, continuous blood gas monitoring during CPB. However, further studies are necessary t…
View article: Echocardiographic Findings in Jordanian Atrial Fibrillation Patients: Analysis from Jo-Fib Study
Echocardiographic Findings in Jordanian Atrial Fibrillation Patients: Analysis from Jo-Fib Study Open
Background and Objectives: Atrial fibrillation (AF) carries a huge socioeconomic burden as it is the most encountered cardiac arrhythmia with a significant morbidity. Echocardiographic (Echo) imaging is of monumental value in providing ins…
View article: Are novel ASCVD risk factors more prevalent in young middle eastern women who have classical risk factors
Are novel ASCVD risk factors more prevalent in young middle eastern women who have classical risk factors Open
Introduction Urbanization is an important contributor to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in the Middle East, especially in the younger age groups. There is a scarcity of data on clinical profiles and cardiovascular risk fact…
View article: Factors Associated with Quality of Life among People with Atrial Fibrillation: Jordan Atrial Fibrillation Registry Study
Factors Associated with Quality of Life among People with Atrial Fibrillation: Jordan Atrial Fibrillation Registry Study Open
Background and Objectives: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia that may adversely affect the quality of life (QoL). Several factors could be associated with the QoL among patients with AF; however, evidence regarding these fact…
View article: The one-year incidence of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation in Jordan and its associated factors
The one-year incidence of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation in Jordan and its associated factors Open
Background An elevated risk of stroke is linked to atrial fibrillation (AF). Effective care and prevention measures for individuals with AF require an understanding of the factors impacting the incidence of stroke in this population. Evide…
View article: Coexistence of Standard Modifiable, Other Classical, and Novel and Classical Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Middle Eastern Young Women
Coexistence of Standard Modifiable, Other Classical, and Novel and Classical Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Middle Eastern Young Women Open
An elevated rate of coexistence of classical RF in the case group, mainly socioeconomic and SMuRFs. By managing them primary and secondary ASCVDs prevention attained.
View article: Higher burden of classical, novel and socioeconomic risk factors in young women with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a middle eastern population. Results from the ANCORS-YW Study
Higher burden of classical, novel and socioeconomic risk factors in young women with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a middle eastern population. Results from the ANCORS-YW Study Open
Introduction/Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is highly prevalent in adults of all ages in the Middle East (ME). Limited is known about the coexistence with classical, novel, and socioeconomic cardiovascular risk factors (RFs) in …
View article: Association of Body Mass Index with Outcomes in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Analysis from the (JoFib) Registry
Association of Body Mass Index with Outcomes in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Analysis from the (JoFib) Registry Open
The study concludes that increased BMI is not significantly associated with a reduced risk of developing AF complications. Further research with longer follow-up and larger sample sizes is needed to confirm these results.
View article: Analysis of a Cohort of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation on Warfarin: The Jordan Atrial Fibrillation Study (JoFib)
Analysis of a Cohort of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation on Warfarin: The Jordan Atrial Fibrillation Study (JoFib) Open
(1) Background: Most patients with atrial fibrillation, on warfarin therapy, are at higher risk of morbidity and mortality. However, data targeting patients with atrial fibrillation, who take warfarin therapy, are limited in Jordan. This s…
View article: Clinical features, socioeconomic status, management, short and long-term outcomes of patients with acute myocardial infarction: Phase I results of PEACE MENA registry
Clinical features, socioeconomic status, management, short and long-term outcomes of patients with acute myocardial infarction: Phase I results of PEACE MENA registry Open
Background The Program for the Evaluation and Management of Cardiac Events in the Middle East and North Africa (PEACE MENA) is a prospective registry program in Arabian countries that involves in patients with acute myocardial infarction (…
View article: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Novel and Traditional Risk Factors in Middle Eastern Young Women. The ANCORS-YW Study
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Novel and Traditional Risk Factors in Middle Eastern Young Women. The ANCORS-YW Study Open
In this study of young Middle Eastern women; traditional risk factors as well as persistent weight gain after pregnancy were more prevalent in women with ASCVD compared with controls.The study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, unique …
View article: Pulmonary Vein in a Pinch
Pulmonary Vein in a Pinch Open
The pulmonary veins normally drain into the left atrium, with the superior pulmonary veins typically situated anterior and inferior to the right pulmonary arteries. However, anomalies can happen. We encountered an exceedingly rare pulmonar…
View article: The Intersection of Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Artery Disease in Middle Eastern Patients. Analysis from the Jordan Atrial Fibrillation Study
The Intersection of Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Artery Disease in Middle Eastern Patients. Analysis from the Jordan Atrial Fibrillation Study Open
In this cohort of Middle Eastern patients with AF, one in 10 patients had CAD. The coexistence of AF and CAD was associated with a worse baseline clinical profile and one-year outcomes. Clinical study registration: the study is registered …
View article: Clinical Features and Impact on One Year Prognosis of Prescribing Low Doses of Direct Oral Anticoagulant Agents in a Middle Eastern Population with Atrial Fibrillation: Analysis from the Jordan Atrial Fibrillation Study
Clinical Features and Impact on One Year Prognosis of Prescribing Low Doses of Direct Oral Anticoagulant Agents in a Middle Eastern Population with Atrial Fibrillation: Analysis from the Jordan Atrial Fibrillation Study Open
About (25%) of patients were underdosed. Factors associated with underdosing were outpatient (vs hospital) center enrollment, moderate- or high-risk HAS-BLED score, abnormal LVEF (<50%), history of heart failure, and current use of diureti…
View article: A Jordanian Multidisciplinary Consensus Statement on the Management of Dyslipidemia
A Jordanian Multidisciplinary Consensus Statement on the Management of Dyslipidemia Open
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the primary contributor to global mortality rates, which significantly escalates healthcare expenditures. Risk factors for ASCVD (including dyslipidemia) frequently present in clusters rath…
View article: Statin Eligibility according to 2013 ACC/AHA and USPSTF Guidelines among Jordanian Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction: The Impact of Gender
Statin Eligibility according to 2013 ACC/AHA and USPSTF Guidelines among Jordanian Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction: The Impact of Gender Open
The objectives of this study were to evaluate statin eligibility among Middle Eastern patients admitted with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who had no prior use of statin therapy, according to 2013 ACC/AHA and 2016 USPSTF guidelines, an…
View article: ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IN YOUNG PATIENTS: ANALYSIS FROM THE JORDAN ATRIAL FIBRILLATION REGISTRY
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IN YOUNG PATIENTS: ANALYSIS FROM THE JORDAN ATRIAL FIBRILLATION REGISTRY Open
Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia with an increasing incidence and prevalence in older age groups compared to younger individuals and the general population. Younger patients with AF often have …
View article: Validation of CHA2DS2 VASc Score Predictability of Stroke and Systemic Embolization in a Middle Eastern Population with AF: The Jordan Atrial Fibrillation (JoFib) Study
Validation of CHA2DS2 VASc Score Predictability of Stroke and Systemic Embolization in a Middle Eastern Population with AF: The Jordan Atrial Fibrillation (JoFib) Study Open
CHA2DS2-VASc showed a moderate predictivity of stroke, SE, and all-cause mortality at 1 year. The study suggested disregarding gender differences in deciding to initiate anticoagulant therapy.
View article: Clinical Profiles and One-Year Outcome in Middle Eastern Pa-Tients With Atrial Fibrillation and Major Bleeding Events
Clinical Profiles and One-Year Outcome in Middle Eastern Pa-Tients With Atrial Fibrillation and Major Bleeding Events Open
Background. Oral anticoagulants (OACs) reduce stroke and systemic embolism (SE) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) but increase the risk of major bleeding (MB). No study has addressed the incidence and outcomes of bleeding in AF pat…
View article: Clinical Profiles of Atrial Fibrillation Patients With or Without Cancer: Analysis from the Jordan Atrial Fibrillation Study
Clinical Profiles of Atrial Fibrillation Patients With or Without Cancer: Analysis from the Jordan Atrial Fibrillation Study Open
Background: Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent arrhythmia and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Cancer can predispose to AF directly or through adverse effects of specific anti-cancer agents.
View article: 101 Clinical profiles of hospitalized patients diagnosed with af compared to those diagonsed in an ambulatory setting: analysis from the jordan atrial fibrilliation (jofib) study
101 Clinical profiles of hospitalized patients diagnosed with af compared to those diagonsed in an ambulatory setting: analysis from the jordan atrial fibrilliation (jofib) study Open
Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent sustained cardiac arrhythmia in clinical practice with a progressively increasing incidence and prevalence worldwide. Despite the prominent morbidity and mortality associated with…