Out of hospital adult cardiac arrests in a university hospital in Central Saudi Arabia

Batt, Alan M; Alhajeri, Ahmed Saleh; Cummins, Fergal

doi:10.15537/smj.2016.6.14852

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“…One proposed cause for the observed increase in cardiac conditions is oil wealth-induced "obesogenic urbanization" that has occurred rapidly in the region (33). A number of studies in our review reported high rates of cardiac risk factors including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, chronic renal failure, and acute coronary syndrome (18,19,23,24,26,28,34). Additionally, the high rate of expatriate populations living in some GCC countries (17,19,22), and their unique lifestyle risk factors (such as high rates of smoking) may have contributed to the observed young age and male dominance of OHCA cases in our review.…”

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“…For example, none of the existing UAE PAROS-member studies reported on OHCA in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and thus these publications do not present a complete account of OHCA in the UAE. The heterogeneity of populations within PAROS across Asia and the Middle East presents a challenge when we attempt to utilise it as a solution for the GCC (34). In some GCC countries, OHCA outcomes remain unknown due to a complete lack of reporting.…”

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176. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the Gulf region: a scoping review

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Lanos²,

Delport

et al. 2020

European Journal of Emergency Medicine

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176. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the Gulf region: a scoping review

Batt

Lanos²,

Delport

et al. 2020

European Journal of Emergency Medicine

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“…https://doi.org/10.1101/19014118 doi: medRxiv preprint Batt et al Out of hospital cardiac arrests in the Gulf Region: a scoping review. Pre-print 07/12/2019 hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, chronic renal failure, and acute coronary syndrome 18,19,23,24,26,28,34 . Additionally, the high rate of expatriate populations living in some GCC countries 17,19,22 , and their unique lifestyle risk factors (such as high rates of smoking) may have contributed to the observed young age and male dominance of OHCA cases in our review.…”

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confidence: 99%

Out of hospital cardiac arrests in the Gulf Region: a scoping review

Batt

Lanos²,

Delport

et al. 2019

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Background Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a major cause of mortality worldwide. Recent studies demonstrated low survival rates in Middle Eastern countries. Anecdotally there are unique demographic, cultural and logistical challenges in this region. However, there remains a paucity of data published on OHCA in the Middle East. In order to address OHCA in a meaningful manner in the region, we first need to quantify the issue. Methods We conducted a scoping review of published and grey literature on OHCA in the Gulf Cooperative Council region that utilised Arksey and O'Malley's framework. Electronic databases and grey literature sources were identified and searched. Subject matter experts in the region were consulted. All types of studies in English and Arabic were included. Results A total of 24 studies were included from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar. No literature was identified from the state of Bahrain. OHCA victims in the region are younger, predominantly male, and more co-morbid than those in Western studies. We observed low Emergency Medical Service utilisation, low bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation, return of spontaneous circulation, and survival to discharge rates across the region. There are differences in characteristics of OHCA among ethnic groups. Discussion and conclusions We identified unique characteristics associated with OHCA in the region, variances in processes and outcomes when compared to Western studies, and a lack of coordinated effort to research and address OHCA. We recommend creating lead agencies responsible for coordinating and developing strategies such as community response, public education, and reporting databases.

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Out of hospital adult cardiac arrests in a university hospital in Central Saudi Arabia

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References 5 publications

176. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the Gulf region: a scoping review

176. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the Gulf region: a scoping review

Out of hospital cardiac arrests in the Gulf Region: a scoping review

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