Abstract
Myocardial infarction (MI) is a coronary artery disease that results from partial or complete occlusion of the coronary by thrombus, which leads to myocardium necrosis. The Gulf populations have increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and deaths due to high prevalence of risk factors. This is the first systematic review conducted on clinical intervention of acute MI (AMI) in the Gulf region. The aims of this study are to identify all studies in the Gulf region focusing on the clinical
intervention of AMI, compare the results with international studies, develop recommendations for future practice and identify gaps in knowledge.
intervention of AMI, compare the results with international studies, develop recommendations for future practice and identify gaps in knowledge.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 199 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Publication status | Published - May 2016 |
Event | 21st Health Sciences Centre Poster Conference - Health Sciences Centre, Kuwait University, Kuwait, Kuwait Duration: 2 May 2016 → 4 May 2016 |
Conference
Conference | 21st Health Sciences Centre Poster Conference |
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Country/Territory | Kuwait |
City | Kuwait |
Period | 2/05/16 → 4/05/16 |
Keywords
- ACUTE MYOCARDIAL-INFARCTION
- Gulf region
- Clinical Intervention