Publications by authors named "Rajaa Matahen"
Egypt Heart J
September 2017
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the relationship between low body mass index (BMI) and clinical outcomes in heart failure patients, particularly focusing on a Middle Eastern female population.
- It found that heart failure patients with low BMI had significantly worse outcomes, including lower ejection fraction (EF) and higher rates of hospital readmissions and mortality compared to those with higher BMI.
- Specifically, female patients with low BMI showed even poorer outcomes, highlighting the need for more research on gender-specific effects in heart failure within this demographic.
Article Synopsis
- Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a major cause of death in the U.S., with left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction being a key factor impacting long-term outcomes.
- A study of 299 ACS patients found that those with impaired left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) had higher prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and ischemic mitral regurgitation (MR), and were more likely to undergo PCI revascularization.
- Key predictors of significant LV dysfunction included DM, ischemic MR, and severely diseased coronary vessels, highlighting important clinical factors that can influence patient management and outcomes.
