Publications by authors named "R H Hamdan"
The management of advanced heart failure (HF) has long posed significant challenges due to its complex and chronic nature. Heart transplantation, while effective, is not always feasible due to the limited availability of donor organs. In this context, long term mechanical circulatory support and mainly left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have emerged as a vital intervention to fill this gap.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOverestimation of blood pressure (BP) resulting from medial artery calcification (MAC) is a cause of pseudoresistant hypertension. In this condition, there is no noninvasive way to reliably assess the BP. We report the case of a 62-year-old man who had a four-limb MAC, hypertension despite five antihypertensive molecules, and significant orthostatic hypotension following the addition of the fifth drug.
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- Exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER) is a condition where muscle cells break down after intense exercise, potentially leading to long-term physical issues even after recovery.
- A case study followed a 31-year-old amateur runner who experienced heat stroke, ER, and kidney failure during a half-marathon; despite normal symptoms and CK levels after three months, MRI scans showed lingering signs of muscle damage.
- The study highlights that relying solely on clinical recovery and CK levels for returning to physical activity may be misleading, as MRI findings could either delay or confirm readiness to resume exercise based on ongoing muscle damage.
Telepharmacy, utilizing telecommunications to dispense pharmaceutical products and deliver patient care, offers numerous benefits for both the public and pharmacists. Previous research on exploring attitudes and willingness to use telepharmacy services has primarily focused on pharmacists rather than the general population. This study is aimed at assessing the attitudes and willingness of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) population to utilize telepharmacy services and identifying the factors influencing their inclination to use these services.
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