The first survey of the Saudi Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry Program: Main results and long-term outcomes (STARS-1 Program).

Background: Prior acute coronary syndrome (ACS) registries in Saudi Arabia might not have accurately described the true demographics and cardiac care of patients with ACS. We aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of a representative sample of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: We conducted a 1-month snap-shot, prospective, multi-center registry study in 50 hospitals from various health care sectors in Saudi Arabia.

Severity of erectile dysfunction could predict left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in patients without overt cardiac complaint.

Introduction: It has been repeatedly demonstrated that presence of erectile dysfunction (ED) may predate the occurrence of overt event of coronary artery disease. However, the association between severity of ED and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) was rarely reported.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the association between severity of ED and LVDD in patients without overt cardiac complaint.

Enhanced external counterpulsation in patients with coronary artery disease-associated erectile dysfunction. Part II: impact of disease duration and treatment courses.

Introduction: Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is a noninvasive outpatient treatment used for patients with intractable angina refractory to aggressive surgical and medical treatment. Recent results have demonstrated a positive impact of EECP on patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD)-associated erectile dysfunction (ED).

Aim: To assess the effect of IHD duration and number of EECP courses on efficacy and satisfaction rate of EECP on patients with IHD-associated ED.

Screening for ischemic heart disease in patients with erectile dysfunction: role of penile Doppler ultrasonography.

Objectives: To assess the role of measuring cavernosal artery blood flow as a screening tool for ischemic heart disease in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED).

Methods: A total of 303 male patients with ED were enrolled in this study. Patients were interviewed for ED using the International Index of Erectile Function.

Coronary artery risk factors in patients with erectile dysfunction.

Purpose: We evaluated the risk factors of coronary artery disease in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED).

Materials And Methods: A total of 417 male patients with ED were enrolled in this study. Patients were interviewed for ED using the International Index of Erectile Function.