Impact of High Troponin Level on the Outcome in COVID-19 Positive Patients.

Purpose: COVID-19 is a new disease caused by the recently discovered SARS-CoV-2 virus. The COVID-19 disease manifests in several ways and it may affect various systems, including the gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems. Individuals who have ad-additional health conditions, such as cardiovascular disorders, are particularly more likely to experience illness and death.

Ultramicroscopic organization of the exterior olfactory organ in in relation to its spawning migration.

Background: Catadromous fishes have well-developed elongated olfactory organs with numerous lamellae and different types of receptor neurons related to their breeding migration.

Aim: The current study showed how the olfactory system adapted to the catadromous life. Our work declared the need of the migratory fishes for the sense of smell that is exhibited by a higher number of the olfactory lamellae and the receptor neuron verification in the olfactory epithelium.

Evaluation of apparently healthy Egyptian infants and toddlers on the bayley-III scales according to age and sex.

Background: Child development is shaped throughout the first years of life through the interaction of genetics and the environment. Bayley-III is valuably used to determine early developmental delay (DD). The aim of this study was to detect the differences in performance of a sample of apparently healthy Egyptian infants and toddlers on the Bayley-III scales in relation to their age and gender.

The Relationship between Vitamin D Levels and Blood Glucose and Cholesterol Levels.

Background: Vitamin D deficiency has reached epidemic proportions globally. Observational data link low vitamin D status to diabetes, dyslipidemia, and metabolic syndrome, but interventional trials on the effects of supplementation are limited.

Objective: We investigated associations between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels and metabolic markers in Saudi adults.

Assessment of Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors Among the Saudi Arabian Population: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Coronary artery disease constitutes a critical public health issue due to its widespread prevalence, placing a significant burden on healthcare systems and posing considerable challenges to the well-being of the population. Limited recent data on coronary artery disease awareness in Saudi Arabia underscores the need for updated information to inform preventive programs. Methodology A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted from August 2021 to October 2022, targeting individuals aged 18 and above in Saudi Arabia.

Perception of Heart Attack Risk Factors and Their Complications Among the Adult Population in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia.

Background Among the young population, many have risk factors that are nonmodifiable, modifiable, or both, increasing their chances of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and/or experiencing a heart attack later in life. Knowledge of both risk factors has a major role in preventing CVD by encouraging screening and applying the necessary lifestyle modifications. This study aims to assess the knowledge of risk factors and complications associated with heart attacks among individuals in the early adulthood age group.

Implications of Iron Deficiency Anaemia on Glycemic Dynamics in Diabetes Mellitus: A Critical Risk Factor in Cardiovascular Disease.

Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a highly prevalent comorbidity in patients with diabetes, with rates estimated between 13% and 47% across studies. Iron deficiency anemia may potentially influence hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) values, which are routinely measured to monitor long-term glycemic control in diabetes. Some evidence suggests that HbA1c may be lower in diabetics with IDA due to increased red blood cell turnover.

Sex differences in myocarditis hospitalizations: Rates, outcomes, and hospital characteristics in the National Readmission Database.

Inflammation of the myocardium, or myocarditis, presents with varied severity, from mild to life-threatening such as cardiogenic shock or ventricular tachycardia storm. Existing data on sex-related differences in its presentation and outcomes are scarce. Using the Nationwide Readmission Database (2016-2019), we identified myocarditis hospitalizations and stratified them according to sex to either males or females.

Medical Students' Competency and Confidence in Interpreting Electrocardiograms at King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa.

Introduction Electrocardiography is a crucial emergency tool in the pre-hospital situation. It is a useful non-invasive diagnostic technique for quickly identifying various heart disorders. The clinical value of the electrocardiogram (ECG) depends on the clinician's ability to interpret the result of the ECG accurately.

Association between echocardiographic features and inflammatory biomarkers with clinical outcomes in COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Respiratory infections are one of the most common comorbidities identified in hospitalized patients. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic greatly impacted healthcare systems, including acute cardiac services.

Aim: This study aimed to describe the echocardiographic findings of patients with COVID-19 infections and their correlations with inflammatory biomarkers, disease severity, and clinical outcomes.

Comparing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Non-GERD Patients Based on Knowledge Level of Acute Myocardial Infarction Symptoms, Risk Factors and Immediate Action Taken in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: A major cause of death globally is cardiovascular disease (CVD). Chest pain, nausea, vomiting, and heartburn are common symptoms of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Chest pain is also the main symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Short-term Outcomes of Hypertensive Crises in Patients with Orthostatic Hypotension.

Supine hypertension-orthostatic hypotension disease poses a management challenge to clinicians. Data on short term outcomes of patients with orthostatic hypotension (OH) who are hospitalized with hypertensive (HTN) crises is lacking. The Nationwide Readmission Database 2016-2019 was queried for all hospitalizations of HTN crises.

Impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Outcomes According to the National Readmission Database.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a risk factor for the development of atrial fibrillation (AF). There is a paucity of contemporary data studying the association between COPD and outcomes of AF ablation. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of COPD on AF ablation outcomes using a large nationwide database.

Type 2 Myocardial Infarction in Young Adults: Insights From the National Readmission Database.

Introduction Type 2 myocardial infarction (T2MI) is an ischemic myocardial injury in the context of oxygen supply/demand mismatch in the absence of a primary coronary event. T2MI is often diagnosed in patients with a higher risk of morbidity and mortality. T2MI in young adults is poorly understood due to limited available data.

Multimodality imaging in COVID19 patient with large mobile RV thrombus protruding into the pulmonary trunk with bilateral pulmonary embolism.

Inflammation related to coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 can promote a pro-thrombotic process and subsequent thrombosis. We report a confirmed COVID-19 case in a 51-year-old patient who presented with chest pain and severe hypoxemia. Although the right heart chambers are unusual locations for a thrombus, an echocardiogram demonstrated a large mobile right ventricular thrombus protruding into the right ventricle outflow tract.

The Incidence of Acute Pulmonary Embolism with COVID-19 Pneumonia in Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Single-Center Study.

Acute pulmonary embolism (APE) is a common and prognostically significant complication of COVID-19 infection. We investigated the clinical characteristics and chest CT findings of COVID-19 positive patients complicated with APE. A retrospective, record-based, case-series study was performed examining 483 patients admitted to King Saud Medical City during the pandemic, from April 2020 to June 2020.

Potential Role of Serum S-100β Protein as a Predictor of Cardiotoxicity and Clinical Poor Outcome in Acute Amphetamine Intoxication.

Cardio- and neurotoxicity of amphetamines play an important role in worsening morbidity, making the initial evaluation of the patient's status a potentially lifesaving action. The current study hypothesized that the S-100β serum level could predict the severity of acute amphetamine toxicity and the in-hospital outcome. The current study is a prospective cohort study conducted on 77 patients diagnosed with acute amphetamine exposure and referred to Aseer Poison Control Center, Saudi Arabia.

Clinical characteristics and in-hospital outcome of medical staff infected with COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia. A retrospective single-center study.

To analyze the clinical characteristics and in-hospital outcomes among coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) positive medical staff compared with those of public. Methods: A total of 108 COVID-19-positive medical staff patients were included in the study from March 23, 2020 to June 15, 2020. Patients were analyzed for demographic data, clinical presentations, and in-hospital outcomes and compared against 661 COVID-19-infected patients of non-medical personel.

Clinical characteristics and in-hospital mortality of COVID-19 adult patients in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To provide a detailed study of demographic, baseline comorbidities, clinical features, and outcome for Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.

Methods: A record-based case-series study conducted from March 23 to June 15, 2020 in King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Demographic data, clinical presentation, laboratory investigations, complications, and in-hospital outcome of COVID-19 patients collected with analysis of the clinical characteristics for survivors and deceased.

Superior vena cava thrombosis and dilated cardiomyopathy as initial presentations of Behcet's disease.

Background: Bechet's disease (BD) is a relatively rare disease that causes recurrent oral and genital ulcers in addition to a variety of systemic manifestations. Concomitant superior-vena-cava (SVC) thrombosis and cardiac involvement with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) as initial presentations for BD is considered rare.

Case Presentation: A 32-year-old-man presenting with intractable headaches and dyspnea.

Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of P2Y Inhibitor Monotherapy After Short Course of Dual-Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.

Background: Guidelines recommend dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) following drug-eluting stent (DES) placement for ≥12 months in acute coronary syndrome or 6 months in stable coronary artery disease. However, with the advent of newer-generation stents, the optimal duration of DAPT to balance bleeding and thrombotic risks has been debated.

Objectives: We aimed to perform a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCT) comparing P2Y monotherapy in short-duration group (SDG) vs.