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Women And Girls Bear Brunt Of Water And Sanitation Crisis – New Unicef-Who Report
Women And Girls Bear Brunt Of Water And Sanitation Crisis – New Unicef-Who Report
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Development Of A Candidate Multi-Epitope Vaccine Against Sphingobacterium Spiritivorum : Reverse Vaccinology And Immunoinformatics Approach, Mubarak A. Alamri
Development Of A Candidate Multi-Epitope Vaccine Against Sphingobacterium Spiritivorum : Reverse Vaccinology And Immunoinformatics Approach, Mubarak A. Alamri
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To develop a candidate vaccine aginst the Sphingobacterium spiritivorum . Methods: Since there is currently no vaccine against this pathogen, we employed in-silico methods to extensively explore the outer membrane toxin-producing proteins found specifically in S. spiritivorum to forecast a multi-epitope chimeric vaccine design. This computational study was conducted in Saudi Arabia in 2022 (study design: computational; ethical approval not applicable). Results: TThe vaccine peptide comprises multiple linear and conformational B-cell epitopes, which have the potential to elicit humoral immunity. Projected B-cell- derived T-cell epitopes for outer membrane proteins are present in the produced protein. The docking and molecular …
Lifesaving Solution Dramatically Reduces Severe Bleeding After Childbirth
Lifesaving Solution Dramatically Reduces Severe Bleeding After Childbirth
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Silver Spike Point Therapy In Smoking Cessation: What Is It And Does It Work?, Abdulmohsen H. Al-Zalabani
Silver Spike Point Therapy In Smoking Cessation: What Is It And Does It Work?, Abdulmohsen H. Al-Zalabani
Saudi Medical Journal
Smoking is a global health challenge that causes a myriad of diseases. Smoking cessation services are part of the armamentarium to combat smoking epidemic. In addition to the approved treatments, alternative therapies, including electrical stimulation, have been proposed. The aim of this study is to review and summarize the evidence for the efficacy of electrical stimulation, including Silver Spike Point therapy, in smoking cessation. A historical background and descriptive summary of various acupuncture and related therapies is provided. Systematic reviews and original studies were reviewed, and their results were summarized. In conclusion, the current best available evidence does not support …
Using The ‘4ps’ Social Marketing Strategy To Overcome Vaccination Hesitancy: Covid-19 Vaccine Coverage In A Chinese College As An Example, Baojia Zheng, Jiao Yan, Xiaoqing Wang, Yuxin Tang, Yali Xiang
Using The ‘4ps’ Social Marketing Strategy To Overcome Vaccination Hesitancy: Covid-19 Vaccine Coverage In A Chinese College As An Example, Baojia Zheng, Jiao Yan, Xiaoqing Wang, Yuxin Tang, Yali Xiang
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the role of the ‘4Ps’ social marketing strategy on vaccine hesitancy and its impact on public vaccine coverage. The ‘4Ps’ strategy (place, price, product and promotion) is a social marketing tool that had addressed many public issues and vaccinations. Methods: This study was a retrospective before-after study. A total of 10795 people were enrolled. The routine COVID-19 immunization method was used for the first vaccination doses from 23 March to 11 April, 2021. Then we carried out a ‘4Ps’ social marketing strategy for vaccination from 12 April to 1 May 2021. The vaccine hesitancy and the coverage …
Prospective Evaluation Of Lipid Management Following Acute Coronary Syndrome In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed R. Arafah, Michael U. Youssef, Faisal M. Alsamadi
Prospective Evaluation Of Lipid Management Following Acute Coronary Syndrome In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed R. Arafah, Michael U. Youssef, Faisal M. Alsamadi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate LDL-C control in patients within 6 months after hospitalization for ACS in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This multicenter, prospective, observational registry evaluates LDL-C control in patients within 6 months after hospitalization for ACS in Saudi Arabia between December 2017 and October 2019. The study aimed at recruiting 170 patients and data were collected retrospectively at baseline and prospectively at 2 subsequent visits. Results: 201 patients were included at baseline, 193 completed the 3-month visit and 186 completed the 6-month visit. Post-ACS, virtually all patients were prescribed high-intensity statins and LDL-C levels decreased consistently. However, at LDL-C target assessment, …
Association Between Non-Communicable Diseases And Physical Activity Level In Older Adults Visiting Primary Health Care Centers In Jizan, Saudi Arabia, Sultan M. Hakami, Mohammed T. Omar, Saad M. Alsaad, Vishal S. Vennu, Laila I. Hattan, Saad M. Bindawas
Association Between Non-Communicable Diseases And Physical Activity Level In Older Adults Visiting Primary Health Care Centers In Jizan, Saudi Arabia, Sultan M. Hakami, Mohammed T. Omar, Saad M. Alsaad, Vishal S. Vennu, Laila I. Hattan, Saad M. Bindawas
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the association between the number of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and physical activity (PA) in older adults visiting primary healthcare centers (PHCCs) in Jizan, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on men and women aged ≥60 who visited PHCCs, Jizan City between June and September 2021. Eleven self-reported NCDs were identified and summed to produce a single score, and PA scores were calculated based on the self-reported PA Scale for the Elderly (PASE). Multiple linear regression models were used to examine the association between the number of NCDs and PA in the included population. Results: …
Assessment Of Sharps Penetrating Injury, Mucosal Exposure And Compliance With Standard Precautions Of Health Workers At A University Hospital In Turkey, Hıdır Sarı, Saim Dayan, Hüsna Balkan, Yeliz Çiçek, Mehmet Özel
Assessment Of Sharps Penetrating Injury, Mucosal Exposure And Compliance With Standard Precautions Of Health Workers At A University Hospital In Turkey, Hıdır Sarı, Saim Dayan, Hüsna Balkan, Yeliz Çiçek, Mehmet Özel
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the compliance with standard precautions in healthcare workers who experienced a sharps penetrating injury or mucosal exposure using the compliance with Standard Precautions Scale, Turkish version. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary hospital. The occupational health and safety unit records of healthcare workers who were injured by a sharps penetrating injury or experienced mucosal exposure between January 2018 and July 2020 were examined. Compliance with the Standard Precautions Scale was assessed by having participants answer a questionnaire. Results: Of the 100 participants, 59% were men. Of all healthcare workers in the university hospital, …
Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestion In Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Epidemiological Study, Bayan O. Besharah, Rehab F. Simsim, Lina Y. Natto, Ahmad J. Khiyami, Ahed A. Aqeel
Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestion In Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Epidemiological Study, Bayan O. Besharah, Rehab F. Simsim, Lina Y. Natto, Ahmad J. Khiyami, Ahed A. Aqeel
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To improve the local data and demographics of foreign body (FB) ingestion in the Makkah, Saudi Arabia and to provide basic statistics for future studies in the local community. Methods: We carried out a record-based retrospective epidemiological study of 153 pediatric patients with FB ingestion who presented to our center in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, between December 2014 and December 2019. Adult age, impacted FB at other sites, and chemical ingestion were excluded. Results: Descriptive statistical analyses were performed. There has been an alarming increase in the number of children admitted to hospitals following FB ingestion. Approximately 41.8% of these …
The Impact Of Low Self-Esteem On Academic Achievement And The Behaviors Related To It Among Medical Students In Saudi Arabia, Saleh A. Alghamdi, Mohammed A. Aljaffer, Faisal S. Alahmari, Ahmed B. Alasiri, Abdullah H. Alkahtani, Fadhah S. Alhudayris, Bassam A. Alhusaini
The Impact Of Low Self-Esteem On Academic Achievement And The Behaviors Related To It Among Medical Students In Saudi Arabia, Saleh A. Alghamdi, Mohammed A. Aljaffer, Faisal S. Alahmari, Ahmed B. Alasiri, Abdullah H. Alkahtani, Fadhah S. Alhudayris, Bassam A. Alhusaini
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To measure the prevalence of low self-esteem among medical students in Saudi Arabia and determine its impact on their behaviors and academic achievement. Methods: We hypothesized that the level of self-esteem reflected on the student’s academic performance and linked to some of their behaviors. A cross-sectional study was carried out among students of the medical colleges in Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed electronically using social media platforms, socio-demographic data, Rosenberg’s self-esteem scale, and a questionnaire about self-esteem-related behaviors. Results: Of 1099 participants (55.9% females and 50% males), 24.1% showed low self-esteem. Independent significant predictors of low self-esteem …
Changes In Cancer Screening Process In Primary Care During The Covid-19 Pandemic. A Record-Based Descriptive Study, Yıldız Büyükdereli Atadağ, Ahmet T. Türkmen, Ahmet Öksüz, Hamit S. Keten, Muhammet R. Aydin
Changes In Cancer Screening Process In Primary Care During The Covid-19 Pandemic. A Record-Based Descriptive Study, Yıldız Büyükdereli Atadağ, Ahmet T. Türkmen, Ahmet Öksüz, Hamit S. Keten, Muhammet R. Aydin
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To reveal the number of cancer screenings in primary care during the pandemic period and whether there is a change in screening compared to the pre-pandemic period. Methods: This record-based descriptive study was carried out by evaluating the number of people who applied to family health centers or cancer early diagnosis, screening, and education center (KETEM) units for cancer screening (breast, cervical, and colorectal) for any reason. The study data were scanned between January 2017 and December 2020 and were obtained from the Gaziantep Provincial Health Directorate Cancer Branch. Results: Breast cancer screening was the highest in December 2019 …
Does Brepocitinib Benefit Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis?
Does Brepocitinib Benefit Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
How Do Combat-Related Injuries And Their Treatments Affect Bone Health?
How Do Combat-Related Injuries And Their Treatments Affect Bone Health?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Who Advises Not To Use Non-Sugar Sweeteners For Weight Control In Newly Released Guideline
Who Advises Not To Use Non-Sugar Sweeteners For Weight Control In Newly Released Guideline
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Comparing Oxygen Demand In Critical Covid-19 Patients Using Single Versus Double Doses Of Tocilizumab, Abdullah U. Althemery, Marzoog A. Albadi, Ahmad F. Allaf, Shekhah S. Almoqren, Amal H. Alnajjar, Faisal K. Alkholifi
Comparing Oxygen Demand In Critical Covid-19 Patients Using Single Versus Double Doses Of Tocilizumab, Abdullah U. Althemery, Marzoog A. Albadi, Ahmad F. Allaf, Shekhah S. Almoqren, Amal H. Alnajjar, Faisal K. Alkholifi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare the outcomes of single versus double doses of tocilizumab in patients with severe COVID-19, especially on different types of oxygenation requirements. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out from January 2020 to March 2020. Patients diagnosed with COVID-19, who received at least one dose of tocilizumab, were included. The dependent variable was tocilizumab dose (single versus double). The primary outcome variable was oxygen demand on the first and last day of hospitalization. A series of comparisons between patients administered one dose of tocilizumab versus 2 doses were conducted. Results: Herein, 80 patients with severe COVID-19 infection were …
Potential Therapeutic Benefit Of Ursodeoxycholic Acid In The Management Of Non Hepato-Biliary Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders, Yasir M. Khayyat
Potential Therapeutic Benefit Of Ursodeoxycholic Acid In The Management Of Non Hepato-Biliary Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders, Yasir M. Khayyat
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the potential therapeutic effects of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) on diseases of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Methods: A search was conducted using EBSCO, Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar and Web of Science as well as international guidelines using MESH terms for treatment of UDCA for diseases of the upper gastrointestinal disorders in adult humans without regard to publication language or date restrictions. Results: A total of 256 articles and 22 guidelines were initially identified, and 221 were excluded. Final revision of 13 articles and 22 guidelines confirmed that UDCA is found to have a cytoprotective role in Barret’s …
How Well Do Face Masks Worn By Children Block The Release Of Exhaled Particles?
How Well Do Face Masks Worn By Children Block The Release Of Exhaled Particles?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Corticosteroids Treatment For Pediatric Acute Respiratory Syndrome: A Critical Review, Khouloud A. Al-Sofyani
Corticosteroids Treatment For Pediatric Acute Respiratory Syndrome: A Critical Review, Khouloud A. Al-Sofyani
Saudi Medical Journal
Approximately 25% of all pediatric consultations are due to respiratory conditions, 10% of which are for asthma. Regarding prevalence, bronchiolitis, acute bronchitis, and respiratory infections are other leading pediatric respiratory illnesses. Compared to the aforementioned diseases, pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS) is rare but lethal in the Intensive Care Unit patients. According to global studies, the mortality in PARDS ranges from 13.3% to 60.7%. Before the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference (PALICC), adult acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) management guidelines were used for PARDS. The PALICC set new criteria to identify PARDS with a different treatment and management …
Levels And Profiles Of Pentabromodiphenyl Ether Contaminants In Human Breast Milk From Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sobhy M. Yakout, Ahmed M. Isa, Amel A. El-Sayed, Ibrahim M. Aziz
Levels And Profiles Of Pentabromodiphenyl Ether Contaminants In Human Breast Milk From Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sobhy M. Yakout, Ahmed M. Isa, Amel A. El-Sayed, Ibrahim M. Aziz
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate levels of pentabromodiphenyl ether (PBDEs) in breast milk samples from healthy mothers who had lived in Riyadh for the last 5 years. Methods: In this cross sectional study, 75 samples were collected and were extracted, cleaned by solid-phase extraction (SPE) and PBDEs analysis was done using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Results: Total PBDEs (∑PBDEs) ranged from 0.2 to 3.6 ng/g lipid weight (lw). BDE-47, -153, -99, and -209 were the dominant congeners. The mothers in this study consumed more meat (69%), followed by the egg (50%), and milk (36%). The majority of donors consumed fish (44%) and egg …
Fit-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Approach In Public Mass Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Teaching: A Randomized Control Trial, Amirudin Sanip, Mohd H. Isa, Mohd J. Jaafar, Meilya Silvalila, Ismail M. Saiboon
Fit-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Approach In Public Mass Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Teaching: A Randomized Control Trial, Amirudin Sanip, Mohd H. Isa, Mohd J. Jaafar, Meilya Silvalila, Ismail M. Saiboon
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To improve public awareness and the rate of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), a novel and exciting approach called fit-CPR that incorporates mass CPR with high-intensity physical activity into the beat of locally favoured music was proposed. This study was conducted to measure the effectiveness of fit-CPR compared to the standard classroom method (CCM). Methods: Between 30th August to 29th November 2018, 129 participants from Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh, Indonesia, were randomized to learn CPR, either through fit-CPR or CCM protocol. All participants underwent pre, post, and 6-month retention tests. Each test had a 10-item questionnaire with CPR performance …
Patient Comfort In Percutaneous Coronary Interventions, Buse Çıracı, Selda Rızalar
Patient Comfort In Percutaneous Coronary Interventions, Buse Çıracı, Selda Rızalar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify patients’ general comfort levels in percutaneous coronary intervention. Methods: This descriptive research included 2 hundred cardiac patients, whom were in the Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul, during the period between May 2018 and May 2019. The data were obtained by General Comfort Questionnaire and evaluated using mean, standard deviation, percentage and t-test. Results: In this study reports that patients had the mean total comfort score as 3.03±0.3. They acquired the maximum score from the psychospiritual comfort subdimension and the minimum score from the physical comfort subdimension. Patients who experienced transradial percutaneous coronaryintervention had statistically higher general, physical, …
Management And Clinical Outcomes Of Cardiogenic Shock In King Abdulaziz University Hospital: A Retrospective Study, Hamza L. Fida, Mohammed A. Qutub, Alaa S. Algazzar, Abdulrahman S. Aldharrab, Terad A. Alnajjar, Anas M.A. Andijani, Ahmad M. Taiyeb
Management And Clinical Outcomes Of Cardiogenic Shock In King Abdulaziz University Hospital: A Retrospective Study, Hamza L. Fida, Mohammed A. Qutub, Alaa S. Algazzar, Abdulrahman S. Aldharrab, Terad A. Alnajjar, Anas M.A. Andijani, Ahmad M. Taiyeb
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess frequencies of various management approaches in cardiogenic shock (CS) and their clinical outcomes. Cardiogenic shock is a state of organ hypoperfusion and hypoxia caused by cardiac failure. Methods: In this retrospective record review, we assessed the presentations, vital signs, laboratory readings, and treatments for 188 consecutive CS inpatients from 2010-2021. Patients were labeled as “ischemic CS” or “non-ischemic CS” based on the occurrence of myocardial infarction as the precipitating cause, and “post-operative CS” if they had undergone cardiac surgery. In-hospital mortality was the primary endpoint of the study. Results: We identified 118 (62.8%) ischemic, 64 (34%) non-ischemic, …
Common Clinical Pattern Of Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody -Associated Vasculitis: An Experience From A Multicenter Study In Saudi Arabia, Jumanah J. Alfuwayris, Amal M. Almulhim, Mohammed A. Almansour, Marzouq A. Albadi, Ibrahim A. Alhomood, Faisal Alblewi, Abdullah U. Althemery
Common Clinical Pattern Of Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody -Associated Vasculitis: An Experience From A Multicenter Study In Saudi Arabia, Jumanah J. Alfuwayris, Amal M. Almulhim, Mohammed A. Almansour, Marzouq A. Albadi, Ibrahim A. Alhomood, Faisal Alblewi, Abdullah U. Althemery
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To understand the most common type and clinical manifestations of associated vasculitis (AAV) in the Saudi Arabia. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at King Fahad Medical City and the Security Forces Hospital Program, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between January 2014 and May 2022. Patients aged ≥18 years were included in the study and diagnosed based on clinical manifestations, serology, or histopathology according to the EMA algorithm. Univariate analysis was carried out to compare different groups; a series of independent samples t-tests was applied for continuous data. Results: A total of 53 patients were enrolled: eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), …
Clinical And Pathological Characteristics Of Extra-Cranial Germ Cell Tumors: A 30-Year Single-Center Experience In Saudi Arabia, Dania A. Monagel, Aletani Tala, Alghamdi Arwa, Banjar Sereen, Hakeem Ilana, Hannef Deena, Ahmed Omaima, Elimam Naglla
Clinical And Pathological Characteristics Of Extra-Cranial Germ Cell Tumors: A 30-Year Single-Center Experience In Saudi Arabia, Dania A. Monagel, Aletani Tala, Alghamdi Arwa, Banjar Sereen, Hakeem Ilana, Hannef Deena, Ahmed Omaima, Elimam Naglla
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the clinical and pathological characteristics of extracranial germ cell tumors (GCTs) in children aged 0–168 months treated at the National Guard Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from 1990 to 2020. Methods: In this retrospective analysis, the data for all cases of GCTs were collected from 1990 to 2020. Statistical analyses were carried out using JMP software. The data was divided into 4 main categories: demographics, pathological/clinical features, recurrence, treatment and outcome. Results: The study included 50 patients, with a mean age at diagnosis of 56.52 months. The median follow-up duration was 30 months. Most tumors were in the …
Estimating The Prevalence Of Pediatric Hematological Malignancies In Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia, Faisal S. Alhajori, Mohammed H. Makkawi, Sultan Z. Alasmari, Ahmad A. Shaikh, Mirza A. Baig
Estimating The Prevalence Of Pediatric Hematological Malignancies In Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia, Faisal S. Alhajori, Mohammed H. Makkawi, Sultan Z. Alasmari, Ahmad A. Shaikh, Mirza A. Baig
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To provide an updated estimate to the prevalence of pediatric hematological malignancies (HMs) in the Al-Madinah Al-Munawwara, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a retrospective study that was carried out between 2016 and 2022. The study population was comprised of 171 children under 16 who had been diagnosed with HMs. The data was compiled from King Salman Medical City’s Maternity and Children’s Hospital, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia. Results: Among the 171 HM patients (64% males and 36% females), 13 subtypes were identified, with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia having the highest incidence (70.3%). Acute myelomonocytic leukemia (8.7%), T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia …
Is Metabolic Syndrome A Modifiable Risk Factor For Gout?
Is Metabolic Syndrome A Modifiable Risk Factor For Gout?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
1 In 6 People Globally Affected By Infertility: Who
1 In 6 People Globally Affected By Infertility: Who
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Cholera Emergency Is Avoidable
The Impact Of Viability Assessment Using Cardiac Mri And Echocardiogram On The Outcome Of Revascularization In Patients With Multi-Vessels Coronary Artery Disease And Moderate To Severe Ischemic Cardiomyopathy, Atif Alzahrani, Hani Mufti, Anas Alswat, Bsaim Altirkistani, Mohammed Aljehani, Ahmed Jazzar, Fahad Alutaibi, Amir Abushouk, Jamilah Al Rahimi, Wail Al Kashkari, Mohammed Althobaiti
The Impact Of Viability Assessment Using Cardiac Mri And Echocardiogram On The Outcome Of Revascularization In Patients With Multi-Vessels Coronary Artery Disease And Moderate To Severe Ischemic Cardiomyopathy, Atif Alzahrani, Hani Mufti, Anas Alswat, Bsaim Altirkistani, Mohammed Aljehani, Ahmed Jazzar, Fahad Alutaibi, Amir Abushouk, Jamilah Al Rahimi, Wail Al Kashkari, Mohammed Althobaiti
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the influence of viability assessment in the management of patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM). Methods: This retrospective cohort study included all patients with ICM with moderate to severely reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) who underwent viability assessment using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and echocardiogram as modalities of imaging. In addition, LVEF, modality of choice, and treatment plans were all extracted as main variables from the electronic database. One hundred 6 patients who met the inclusion criteria from December 2014 to December 2019 were included. Results: Posttreatment LVEF improved by 5% in the viable group compared …
Predictive Value Of Triglycerides To High Density Lipoprotein Ratio In Patients With First Attack Of Acute Coronary Syndrome, Abdullah S. Basuliman, Mohammed A. Malabarey, Fahad W. Abousamak, Bader Y. Alyousef, Saleh S. Alrabea, Rakan A. Alshabibi
Predictive Value Of Triglycerides To High Density Lipoprotein Ratio In Patients With First Attack Of Acute Coronary Syndrome, Abdullah S. Basuliman, Mohammed A. Malabarey, Fahad W. Abousamak, Bader Y. Alyousef, Saleh S. Alrabea, Rakan A. Alshabibi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify patients who are at risk for a first cardiovascular event, mitigate the risk, and institute early intervention. The triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein-C (TG/HDL-C) ratio has been found to be a very useful biomarker for directing treatment and prevention therapy. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study included adult patients (aged >18 years) experiencing first-time acute coronary syndrome (ACS). We examined all patient databases for a definite diagnosis of angina, non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), or ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Lipid profiles were obtained prior to or at the time of admission. Results: A total of 265 patients …