Publications by authors named "Kais Sammoud"
JMIR Res Protoc
October 2021
Article Synopsis
- The prevalence of heart failure (HF) is increasing in Tunisia, largely due to an aging population and rising rates of coronary artery disease and hypertension, yet there's limited data on patient demographics and care quality.
- The study aims to create the National Tunisian Registry of Heart Failure (NATURE-HF) by analyzing and following 1700 patients over a year, with assessments at 1, 3, and 12 months.
- Results will include tracking cardiovascular and overall mortality, hospital readmissions, and various clinical evaluations and treatment outcomes to gain insights into the management of HF in Tunisia.
Article Synopsis
- * The study found a 1-year all-cause mortality rate of 22.8% for acute heart failure (AHF) patients and 10.6% for CHF patients, with various factors like age and diabetes influencing these rates.
- * Results indicated that AHF has a poor prognosis, while outcomes for CHF patients are improving, highlighting potential variations based on different healthcare systems and patient characteristics.
Article Synopsis
- OSAS is highly prevalent in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), with a detection rate of 90% among those studied.
- The study determined that OSAS severity was categorized as mild in 32%, moderate in 27%, and severe in 31% of NVAF patients.
- Independent predictors for OSAS included being over 61 years old, having AF for more than 2 years, and snoring.
