Saudi Atrial Fibrillation Survey

Hersi, Ahmad; Abdul-Moneim, Mohammad; Almous’ad, Abdulmohsen; Alsamadi, Faisal; Alfagih, Ahmed; Sweidan, Raid

doi:10.1177/0003319714529180

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“…In the present data, rate and rhythm control were observed in 68.8% and 12.9% respectively and in line with current evidence. Similarly, Hersi and colleagues (3) observed that the rate control was the commonest management strategy (66.2%), while rhythm control was found in 12% and were in accordance to the present observation. The higher rate of smoking among the Saudi atrial fibrillation survey (23.5% vs. 12.9% in the current data) could be explained by the difference in the sample size or the conservative nature of the present sample.…”

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Gender differences in atrial fibrillation risk factors, presentation, and management in Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Alshamrani¹,

Alqarni²,

Mirghani³

2019

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Background: There is a lack of data regarding gender differences in atrial fibrillation presentation and clinical characteristics in Saudi Arabia. Objective: To assess gender differences in atrial fibrillation risk factors, presentation, and management strategy in Tabuk. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in King Fahad Specialist Hospital in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia. The medical records of all patients with atrial fibrillation in the years 2016 and 2017 were approached using a structured questionnaire to collect demographic factors, atrial fibrillation risks including diabetes, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, respiratory diseases (Bronchial Asthma, chronic obstructive airways disease, and pulmonary fibrosis), cardiomyopathy, thyrotoxicosis, and congenital heart disease. The different types of atrial fibrillation, management strategy, and complications were also reported. IBM-SPSS version 20 was used for data analysis. The Chi-square test was applied to compare men and women. Results: There were 93 patients with atrial fibrillation (59.2% males), hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, thyrotoxicosis, congenital heart disease, and valvular heart disease was evident in 72%, 31.2%, 32.1%, 9.7%, 2.2%, 2.2%, and 10.7% respectively, while respiratory diseases, chronic atrial fibrillation, rate control strategy, and stroke were reported in 7.6%, 70.9%, 68.8%, and 16.1% of patients respectively. Women were older and had more paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with significant statistical differences (p=0.010). No significant differences were evident regarding other characteristics. Conclusion: No significant differences were found between males and females except age and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, which were higher among women.

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“…Serious complications like stroke and peripheral arterial disease may happen from thromboembolism. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, hypertension is the most common risk factor followed by ischemic heart disease and smoking (3). AF is prevalent worldwide; it affects more than six million people in Europe.…”

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Gender differences in atrial fibrillation risk factors, presentation, and management in Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Alshamrani¹,

Alqarni²,

Mirghani³

2019

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“…These results are in concordance with the results of a recent study on Saudi patients. [ 15 ] These findings highlight the urgent needs for health promotion activities in Saudi population that focus on reducing and preventing the modifiable risk factors for stroke and cardiovascular diseases. These health promotion activities should focus on lifestyle modification including physical activities, healthy eating, and weight reduction.…”

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“…Only few studies were published on the clinical characteristics, management, and cardiovascular risk factors in Saudi patients with AF. [ 14 15 ]…”

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Assessment and comparison of CHADS2, CHA2DS2-VASc, and HAS-BLED scores in patients with atrial fibrillation in Saudi Arabia

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AIMS:No previous reports on the utilization of CHADS2, CHA2DS2-VASc, and HAS-BLED scores in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients in Saudi Arabia have been identified in the literature. The main objectives of this study were to assess and compare the distribution of CHADS2, CHA2DS2-VASc, and HAS-BLED scores and to identify the most common risk factors for stroke and bleeding among AF patients attending clinical pharmacists managed anticoagulation clinic.SETTINGS AND DESIGN:This cross-sectional study was conducted over 2 months period at clinical pharmacists managed anticoagulation clinic.METHODS:CHADS2, CHA2DS2-VASc, and HAS-BLED scores were calculated and compared for all eligible patients.RESULTS:Two hundred and sixty-four patients with AF were included in the analysis. The number of patients at low risk for stroke was found to be 14 (5.3%) using CHADS2 and only 4 (1.5%) using CHA2DS2-VASc. On the other hand, 64 patients (24.2%) were found at moderate risk for stroke using CHADS2 compared with 17 patients (6.4%) using CHA2DS2-VASc. Most of the patients were found to be at high risk for stroke using either the CHADS2 (70.5%) and CHA2DS2-VASc (92%). The study also revealed that most of the patients were at moderate (63.3%) to high (27.7%) risk of bleeding.CONCLUSIONS:The results of this study show that the percentage of patients at high risk for stroke and bleeding is very high. The study revealed that this could be attributed to the high prevalence of modifiable risk factors for stroke and for bleeding in Saudi patients with AF.

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“…In Saudi Arabia, hypertension (HTN) and diabetes are the most common risk factors for AF 6. Valvular heart disease, especially mitral valve disease, is another risk factor for AF observed particularly in developing countries 13. The likelihood of AF increases with structural heart disease.…”

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Atrial fibrillation: risk factors and comorbidities in a tertiary center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Mashat¹,

Subki²,

Bakhaider³

et al. 2019

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IntroductionAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia worldwide and carries significant risk of morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of AF is high in significant parts of the world, but not much is known from countries, such as Saudi Arabia.AimsTo study the risk factors, etiologies, comorbidities, and outcome of AF in Saudi Arabia.Patients and methodsA retrospective study was conducted in King Abdul-Aziz Hospital in Jeddah during the period 2010–2017. Data were collected from both the electronic-and paper-based medical records of patients with AF. The data included the demographic information, adverse lifestyle (smoking and obesity), cardiothoracic surgery, and comorbidities.ResultsA total of 167 patients were included in the analysis (43% were males). The mean age was 63.3±35 years and the mean body mass index was 28.8±83. Hypertension (HTN) was the most prevalent risk factor encountered (73.1%). This was followed by valvular heart disease, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), which occurred in 58.7% and 53.3% of patients, respectively. Valvular heart disease was significantly associated with older age (P=0.002) and coronary artery disease (CAD) (P=0.001). Heart failure (HF) was associated with HTN (P=0.005), coronary heart disease (P=0.001), and chronic kidney disease (CKD) (P=0.003).ConclusionAF was more prevalent among females in Saudi Arabia. HTN, valvular heart disease, and T2DM were the most prevalent risk factors of AF in Saudi Arabia. Valvular heart disease was more prevalent among older patients and significantly associated with CAD. HTN, CAD, and CKD were the most significant risk factors for HF in patients with AF.

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Saudi Atrial Fibrillation Survey

Cited by 21 publications

References 34 publications

Gender differences in atrial fibrillation risk factors, presentation, and management in Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Gender differences in atrial fibrillation risk factors, presentation, and management in Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Assessment and comparison of CHADS2, CHA2DS2-VASc, and HAS-BLED scores in patients with atrial fibrillation in Saudi Arabia

Atrial fibrillation: risk factors and comorbidities in a tertiary center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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