Observational (n=156)
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This study highlights the clinical presentation and high adherence to medical management guidelines for acute coronary syndrome in a Northern Saudi Arabian center.
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Highlights ACS presentation and adherence in Saudi Arabia; extends regional data but leaves generalizability open.
Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) denotes a variety of conditions related to sudden and reduced blood flow to the heart. The aim of this study was assess the clinical presentation and management model of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) in Northern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: This study investigated 156 patients with ACS admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in 2013, at King Khalid Hospital-cardiac center in Hail city, KSA. Results: Of the 156 patients, 139/156(89%), 17/156(11%), 83/156(53%) were presented with chest pain (CP), Epigastric pain, and Arrhythmia, respectively. Anterior, Posterior, and Inferior diagnosis were confirmed in 41/156(26%), 3/156(2%) and 40/156(25.6%) patients in this order. Conclusion: The model of ACS management might be good and dedicated to some new guidelines, thus attained better outcomes and less mortality.
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A 2016 study conducted an observational in Acute Coronary Syndrome (n=156). Acute Coronary Syndrome was evaluated on Clinical presentation and management of ACS.
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