Study exploring depression and cardiovascular diseases amongst Arabic speaking patients living in the State of Qatar: Rationale and methodology.

In Qatar, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death. Studies show that depression is associated with an increased morbidity and mortality among cardiovascular patients. Thus, early detection of, and intervention for, depression among cardiovascular patients can reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and save health care costs.

Prevalence and prognosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among 8167 Middle Eastern patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Background: The purpose of this study was to report the prevalence and the significance of clinically recognized chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) during acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

Hypothesis: COPD in patients with ACS is associated with worse outcome.

Methods: Data were derived from a prospective, multicenter, multinational study of 8167 consecutive patients hospitalized with ACS from February to June 2007 in 6 Middle Eastern countries.

The prevalence and outcome of excess body weight among Middle Eastern patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome.

We evaluated the effect of body weight on the outcome of Middle Eastern patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Analysis of the Gulf Registry of Acute Coronary Events (Gulf RACE) survey that included 7843 consecutive patients hospitalized with ACS was made. Patients were categorized as normal weight, overweight, or obese based on their body mass index (BMI).