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Near East Acute Coronary Syndromes Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Patients at One Year

Author(s):

Osama Okkeh*, Zakaria Qaqa , Asem Nammas , Ayman Hammoudeh, Raed Al-Awaisheh, Abdelbaset Al-Khatib, Nail Al-Shoubaki, Mohammed Bassam El Tourn, Haidar Farah, Mustafa Al Jammal, Mazen Sidqi , Ibrahim Mofleh Abbadi and Saleh Sebitan

Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) refers to a range of clinical conditions extending from ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to non–ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and unstable angina. The incidence of ACS became highly common worldwide in patients with coronary arteries disease, especially in patients with other risk factors such as hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, diabetes, and smoking. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) represents a valid treatment option in patients with ACS.

Objectives: The aim of our study was to evaluate the one-year outcomes in patients with ACS undergoing PCI in the Near East region, assess their pharmacological treatments, and to compare the data obtained with ... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8602.1000336

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