Key result
In a Middle Eastern community-based cohort, only 1 of 4,865 adults met all 7 AHA ideal cardiovascular health metrics, with approximately 74% of participants exhibiting poor cardiovascular health.
Cohort (n=4,865)
The frequency of ideal cardiovascular health based on AHA metrics is extremely low in this Middle Eastern cohort, highlighting a significant need for population-level preventive strategies.
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Ideal CV health is rare in this Middle Eastern cohort; extends global data but leaves open culturally tailored prevention trials.
Moghaddam et al. (2014) conducted a cohort in Cardiovascular health (n=4,865). AHA ideal cardiovascular health metrics was evaluated on Frequency of cardiovascular health levels (ideal, intermediate, and poor). In a Middle Eastern community-based cohort, only 1 of 4,865 adults met all 7 AHA ideal cardiovascular health metrics, with approximately 74% of participants exhibiting poor cardiovascular health.
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