Publications by authors named "A J Hammoudeh"
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- The pulmonary veins usually drain into the left atrium, with the superior veins located in front and below the right pulmonary arteries.
- An extremely rare case of pulmonary vascular anomaly was found in a patient with unusual chest pain, where the right superior pulmonary vein ran behind the right pulmonary artery and was compressed between it and the right main bronchus.
- Coronary CT angiography successfully identified the anomaly in the pulmonary vein, but the patient's coronary arteries appeared normal.
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 factors is still limited and controversial. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the level of QoL and its associated factors among Jordanian patients with AF.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: 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. Evidence regarding the incidence of stroke among patients with AF is insufficient in Jordan.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There is paucity of data on the prevalence of novel and traditional cardiovascular risk factors in young women with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in the Middle East. We sought to evaluate clinical profiles and prevalence of novel and traditional risk factors in Middle Eastern young women with ASCVD compared with age-matched controls.
Methods: Women 18-50 years of age who have ASCVD were enrolled and each was aged-matched with two women with no ASCVD.
Introduction: Direct oral anticoagulant agents (DOACs) are indicated for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Reduced doses of DOACs are indicated in patients who have renal impairment and according to age and weight criteria. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency, clinical factors, and impact on 1-year prognosis of underdosing DOACs.
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