Secondary Prevention at the Aswan Heart Centre

Authors

Amira Athanasios, George Washington University

Document Type

Poster

Keywords

cardiovascular; coronary artery disease (CAD); prevention; Egypt; global health

Publication Date

Spring 2017

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally, taking the lives of almost 18 million patients around the world each year. The overwhelming majority of cardiovascular deaths take place in low- to mid-income counties, suggesting that most cardiovascular deaths are preventable. In this study, current literature on secondary prevention of coronary artery disease was analyzed. Specific emphasis was given to preventative measures and successes in low income countries. Based on a literature review, a patient questionnaire to better understand patient adherence to preventative measures was created. This questionnaire focuses on patients receiving dual antiplatelet therapy post acute myocardial infarct treated by primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Additionally, this questionnaire has been adapted to fit the needs of the Magdi Yacoub Foundation Aswan Heart Centre, a cardiovascular hospital in Aswan, Egypt.

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Open Access

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Comments

Poster presented at GW Annual Research Days 2017.