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View article: Anxiety and depression and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease in 14 countries across six WHO regions: the INTERASPIRE study
Anxiety and depression and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease in 14 countries across six WHO regions: the INTERASPIRE study Open
Aims Anxiety and depression are associated with poor outcomes in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), however their association with achieving recommended cardiovascular prevention standards is unclear. We examined this association …
View article: Cardiovascular Healthcare in the UAE
Cardiovascular Healthcare in the UAE Open
Cardiovascular disease and its associated risk factors impose a huge morbidity, mortality, and disability burden on the UAE population, to an extent exceeding the global rates. In the last two decades, the UAE cardiovascular healthcare sec…
View article: Improvements in cholesterol efflux capacity of HDL after bariatric surgery in patients with obesity: a meta-analysis
Improvements in cholesterol efflux capacity of HDL after bariatric surgery in patients with obesity: a meta-analysis Open
View article: Lerodalcibep: Another Crucial Addition to the Dyslipidaemia Arsenal
Lerodalcibep: Another Crucial Addition to the Dyslipidaemia Arsenal Open
View article: Individualizing SGLT2 inhibitors cardiovascular benefit in patients with type 2 diabetes: target trial emulation meets machine learning
Individualizing SGLT2 inhibitors cardiovascular benefit in patients with type 2 diabetes: target trial emulation meets machine learning Open
View article: Clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of acute myocardial infarction-related cardiogenic shock patients with and without out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a Gulf region registry analysis
Clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of acute myocardial infarction-related cardiogenic shock patients with and without out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a Gulf region registry analysis Open
View article: Physician self-reported factors driving clinical decision-making in management of patients with T2D and ASCVD/high risk of ASCVD across the middle East and Africa: a cross-sectional study
Physician self-reported factors driving clinical decision-making in management of patients with T2D and ASCVD/high risk of ASCVD across the middle East and Africa: a cross-sectional study Open
Aims To explore factors influencing the clinical decision-making of physicians treating patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) across seven Middle Eastern and African countries. …
View article: Comparative outcomes of culprit-only versus complete revascularisation in cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction: insights from the Gulf-Cardiogenic Shock registry
Comparative outcomes of culprit-only versus complete revascularisation in cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction: insights from the Gulf-Cardiogenic Shock registry Open
Objectives To compare in-hospital and long-term outcomes between culprit-only percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and multivessel PCI in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock and multivessel corona…
View article: Physician perspectives on Lp(a) testing and management in patients with cardiovascular disease: interviews from seven countries across five world health organization regions from INTERASPIRE
Physician perspectives on Lp(a) testing and management in patients with cardiovascular disease: interviews from seven countries across five world health organization regions from INTERASPIRE Open
Aims Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is a genetic causal risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), irrespective of ancestry. INTERASPIRE is an international cohort study of secondary prevention conducted in 14 countries from a…
View article: Global detection and management of dysglycaemic patients with coronary artery disease results from the INTERASPIRE survey from 14 countries across six WHO regions
Global detection and management of dysglycaemic patients with coronary artery disease results from the INTERASPIRE survey from 14 countries across six WHO regions Open
View article: International patterns in lipid management and implications for patients with coronary heart disease: results from the INTERASPIRE study
International patterns in lipid management and implications for patients with coronary heart disease: results from the INTERASPIRE study Open
Aims To quantify international variations in lipid-lowering therapies (LLT) use among patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and attainment of European guideline-recommended lipid goals. Methods and results INTERASPIRE is an observatio…
View article: The Global Syndemic of Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factors Projected From 2025 to 2050
The Global Syndemic of Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factors Projected From 2025 to 2050 Open
Although the projected decline in age-standardized DALYs of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors suggest improved management of CVDs, crude DALYs will continue to rise due to population growth and aging.
View article: Lipoprotein(a) testing and levels among patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: a large single-centre experience from the United Arab Emirates
Lipoprotein(a) testing and levels among patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: a large single-centre experience from the United Arab Emirates Open
View article: An emerging TIMER-2C framework for addressing barriers to research culture and productivity among local healthcare providers in the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa: a qualitative study and modified Delphi approach
An emerging TIMER-2C framework for addressing barriers to research culture and productivity among local healthcare providers in the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa: a qualitative study and modified Delphi approach Open
Background Contributions from healthcare professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to global health research remain disproportionately low. we conceptualized the TIMER-2C framework as emerging ap…
View article: Correction: The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on PAI-1 Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Correction: The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on PAI-1 Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
View article: Timing of mechanical ventilation and its association with in-hospital outcomes in patients with cardiogenic shock following ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a multicentre observational study
Timing of mechanical ventilation and its association with in-hospital outcomes in patients with cardiogenic shock following ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a multicentre observational study Open
Objective To evaluate the association between the timing of invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) initiation and clinical outcomes in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS) secondary to ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Design Retro…
View article: Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology Examinees’ Performance in the European Examination in Core Cardiology (APSC Exit Exam) from 2020 to 2023
Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology Examinees’ Performance in the European Examination in Core Cardiology (APSC Exit Exam) from 2020 to 2023 Open
Background: In response to the need for harmonisation of cardiology training in the Asia-Pacific region, the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology (APSC) approached the European Society of Cardiology in 2020 to allow its members to take the …
View article: Prevalence of cardiovascular risk and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes in the United Arab Emirates: Results from the prevalence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes across Middle East and African countries (PACT-MEA) study
Prevalence of cardiovascular risk and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes in the United Arab Emirates: Results from the prevalence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes across Middle East and African countries (PACT-MEA) study Open
Nearly one-third of T2D patients had eASCVD in UAE, compared to one-fifth in MEA. Most participants were at high or very high risk for ASCVD, but none met all ESC 2021 guidelines, highlighting the need for developing regional strategies to…
View article: Impact of Revascularization on Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients Without ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction in the Arabian Gulf
Impact of Revascularization on Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients Without ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction in the Arabian Gulf Open
Objectives: The study evaluated the impact of revascularization procedures, including percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), during the index hospitalization on major adverse cardiovascular events…
View article: Association of family history of cardiovascular disease with the prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors in young adults in the United Arab Emirates: The UAE healthy future study
Association of family history of cardiovascular disease with the prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors in young adults in the United Arab Emirates: The UAE healthy future study Open
Introduction Family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease, and the risk increases with number of family members affected. It offers insights into shared genetic, environmental and …
View article: An international modified Delphi consensus study on the optimal diagnosis and treatment of patients with HFpEF
An international modified Delphi consensus study on the optimal diagnosis and treatment of patients with HFpEF Open
The burden of HFpEF is set to increase in the future. The high levels of consensus achieved in this study show that there is willingness to implement change and improve patient outcomes for those with this condition. A series of actionable…
View article: Global, regional, and national prevalence of child and adolescent overweight and obesity, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global, regional, and national prevalence of child and adolescent overweight and obesity, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
View article: The Atrial Fibrillation Registry (The FLOW‐AF Registry): Insights From the United Arab Emirates—Patient Characteristics, Treatment, and One‐Year Outcomes
The Atrial Fibrillation Registry (The FLOW‐AF Registry): Insights From the United Arab Emirates—Patient Characteristics, Treatment, and One‐Year Outcomes Open
Background The epidemiological landscape and treatment efficacy of atrial fibrillation (AF) in the Middle East, notably in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), remain under‐explored, presenting a distinct demographic and clinical pattern compar…
View article: Improving Therapeutic Adherence and Reducing Therapeutic Inertia in the Management of People with Cardiometabolic Diseases: A Call-to-Action from the Middle East
Improving Therapeutic Adherence and Reducing Therapeutic Inertia in the Management of People with Cardiometabolic Diseases: A Call-to-Action from the Middle East Open
View article: Overweight, obesity, and cardiovascular disease in heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia: the EAS FH Studies Collaboration registry
Overweight, obesity, and cardiovascular disease in heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia: the EAS FH Studies Collaboration registry Open
Background and Aims Overweight and obesity are modifiable risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in the general population, but their prevalence in individuals with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (HeFH…
View article: Emirates consensus recommendations on cardiovascular risk management in type 2 diabetes
Emirates consensus recommendations on cardiovascular risk management in type 2 diabetes Open
Background The combination of cardiovascular disease and diabetes is a highly prevalent condition in the United Arab Emirates. Development and dissemination of evidence-based regional recommendations for optimal screening, treatment and re…
View article: Cardiac Rehabilitation in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease – Provision, Attendance, and Outcomes: Results from the INTERASPIRE Survey from Fourteen Countries Across Six WHO Regions
Cardiac Rehabilitation in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease – Provision, Attendance, and Outcomes: Results from the INTERASPIRE Survey from Fourteen Countries Across Six WHO Regions Open
INTERASPIRE provides a standardised international picture of CR provision and attendance in patients with CHD. Despite CR being a Class 1 recommendation in all international guidelines, only one third of CHD patients reported being advised…
View article: Effect of statins on arterial wall inflammation as assessed by 18F-FDG PET CT: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Effect of statins on arterial wall inflammation as assessed by 18F-FDG PET CT: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Treatment with statins suppressed arterial wall inflammation as shown by using 18 F-FDG PET-CT.
View article: The Utility and Validation of SCAI-CSWG Stages in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction-Related Cardiogenic Shock
The Utility and Validation of SCAI-CSWG Stages in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction-Related Cardiogenic Shock Open
View article: Global, regional, and national burden of pulmonary arterial hypertension, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global, regional, and national burden of pulmonary arterial hypertension, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open