Assessment of Adherence to Cardiovascular Medicines in Saudi Population: An Observational Study in Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Background: Drug adherence has been extensively evaluated in many developed countries in the West using different methods of medication adherence measurement; however, there are relatively few reports studying the adherence levels among Saudi patients. Thus, this study will evaluate the adherence to cardiovascular medicines in Saudi patients visiting (PSCC) in Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This cross-sectional observational study relied on self-administered questionnaires.

Mid-Term Outcome of Left Ventricle Reverse Remodeling After Atrial Septal Defect Closure: A Comparison Between Surgical and Device Groups.

Right ventricular (RV) volume overload occurs in patients with significant atrial septal defect (ASD II) shunts, which can impair left ventricle (LV) filling, thus decreasing LV indices. However, after ASD II closure, the left ventricle regains near normal dimensions. The purpose of this study was to compare the long-term outcomes of LV reverse remodeling between device and surgical closure.

Real-world geographic variations in the use of cardiac implantable electronic devices-The PANORAMA 2 observational cohort study.

Background: Currently, several geographies around the world remain underrepresented in medical device trials. The PANORAMA 2 study was designed to assess contemporary region-specific differences in clinical practice patterns of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs).

Methods: In this prospective, multicenter, observational, multinational study, baseline and implant data of 4,706 patients receiving Medtronic CIEDs (Medtronic plc, Minneapolis, MN, USA; either de novo device implants, replacements, or upgrades) were analyzed, consisting of: 54% implantable pulse generators (IPGs), 20.

Basic life support knowledge of healthcare students and professionals in the Qassim University.

Objective: To evaluate the knowledge of basic life support (BLS) among students and health providers in Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Allied Health Science Colleges at Qassim University.

Methodology: A cross sectional study was performed using an online BLS survey that was completed by 139 individuals.

Results: Ninety-three responders were medical students, 7 were medical interns, 6 were dental students, 7 were pharmacy students, 11 were medical science students and 15 were clinical practitioners.

Do We Need Premedication Before Coronary Angiography? A Controlled Clinical Trial.

Background: Premedication with benzodiazepines has been thought to reduce patient anxiety, pain perception, and non-catheter-induced coronary spasms and may increase procedure-related complications. We used to routinely provide premedication with diazepam and chlorpheniramine before cardiac catheterization procedures. However the benefits of such a treatment are not well established here.

Libman-Sacks endocarditis with an unusual presentation.

Systemic lupus erythematosus is relatively common medical disorder with female predominance. This disorder can affect any organ system. Cardiac involvement is variable which can include pericardium, myocardium and endocardium.