Purpose: This study aimed to identify factors correlating with hypertensive patients’
compliance with lifestyle recommendations in north of Jordan. Patients and methods: A cross-…

Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of slow deep breathing relaxation
exercise (SDBRE) in reducing patients’ pain levels during chest tube removal (CTR) post …

The objectives of this study were to evaluate statin eligibility among Middle Eastern patients
admitted with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who had no prior use of statin therapy, …

Background Decreased levels of vitamin D were associated with increased risk of multiple
diseases, including cardiovascular diseases. However, there seem to be some discrepancies …

Purpose COPD and coronary artery disease (CAD) are common chronic diseases with shared
risk factors. COPD continues to be largely underdiagnosed and undertreated. We aimed …

Objectives. To assess the impact of live interactive telecardiology on diagnosis and disease
management, patients' quality of life, and time-and cost-savings. Methods. All consecutive …

Background The elderly population of Jordan is growing, due to the low mortality rate, high
total fertility rate, and the high rate of forced migration from neighboring countries to Jordan in …

Purpose To examine the validity and predictability of thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI)
risk and HEART scores in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with …

Objectives: To determine the gender differences in cardiovascular risk profile and outcomes
among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: In a …

Background: Statin eligibility based on the American College of Cardiology/American Heart
Association cholesterol guidelines among patients with diabetes admitted with first time …