Publications by authors named "Sofien Zayed"
Background: Coronary artery diseases remain the leading cause of death in the world. The management of this condition has improved remarkably in the recent years owing to the development of new technical tools and multicentric registries.
Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the in-hospital and 1-year clinical outcomes of patients treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in Tunisia.
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- 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.
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- * 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.
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- Pseudoaneurysm of the inferior wall of the left ventricle is a rare but serious complication following a heart attack, with a high risk of fatal outcomes.
- A case study details a 63-year-old Tunisian man who developed a thrombosed pseudoaneurysm and pericardial effusion after experiencing angina for a week.
- Diagnosis is typically made using echocardiography and confirmed with MRI, and urgent surgery is necessary to prevent potential complications like rupture and embolization.
Background: Smoking cessation should be a priority for smokers, especially coronary patients.
Aim: To study the place and effectiveness of acupuncture in smoking cessation in coronary patients.
Methods: We conducted a prospective open-label study of 25 coronary smokers treated by acupuncture over a 10-month period, from June 2017 to March 2018.
The use of doping substances and methods is prevalent not only among elite athletes, but also among amateur athletes and other athletes. However, the abuse of substances and methods of doping has been associated with the occurrence of numerous adverse health effects. Cardiovascular effects are the most deleterious.
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