Publications by authors named "E A Tuzcu"
Background: Data on outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in the Middle East, particularly in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are limited. Whether centres with a low volume of patients requiring the procedure can achieve similar outcomes as those reported in pivotal clinical trials remains unclear. This study evaluates procedural outcomes of patients undergoing TAVR in a newly established programme in the UAE.
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- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major health issue in the UAE, causing 40% of deaths, and this study focuses on understanding the prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors (CRFs) among young Emirati adults aged 18 to 40.
- The analysis included data from over 5,000 participants and found high prevalence rates of obesity (26.5%), dysglycemia (11.7%), dyslipidemia (62.7%), hypertension (22.4%), and central obesity (22.5%), with notable differences based on social and behavioral factors like smoking and education.
- The findings highlight the need for targeted prevention strategies addressing the specific CRF distribution among different groups of young Emirati adults
Polyvascular disease (PolyVD) is the presence of atherosclerosis in multiple vascular territories and is associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE). Our study aims to draw attention to the prevalence and outcomes of PolyVD in patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in the Gulf region. Highlighting the disease burden of PolyVD in our population will lead to more vigilant surveillance, better clinical outcomes, and improved quality of life.
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