Publications by authors named "Abdullah Altasan"

Objectives: To assess the clinical course and long-term outcomes of complicated and uncomplicated AM in Saudi Arabia. Acute myocarditis (AM) can have different presentations and outcomes based on different factors, one of which is left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).

Methods: Data from 382 patients with suspected AM, admitted between January 2016 and October 2023, were reviewed.

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Background Among psoriatic patients, psoriatic arthritis is the most common and most impactful comorbidity. In most cases, it occurs after the onset of psoriasis. Detecting and treating it early is crucial for rheumatologists and dermatologists.

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Background Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an extremely heterogeneous disease with numerous articular phenotypes and extra-articular manifestations. It is common for patients with PsA to have coexisting medical conditions. In recent studies, PsA patients were found to have a greater prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors when compared to non-PsA groups.

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Background: Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a soft tissue malignant tumor that has a predilection to the abdominopelvic and limb smooth muscles. LMS of the thyroid is exceptionally rare. Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is the most common thyroid malignancy and originates from the thyroid epithelial layer.

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