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ArticleQatar medical journal2022

Prognostic impact of anemia on the mortality of United Arab Emirates nationals with cardiovascular disease.

Saif Al-Shamsi, Ghada S M Al-Bluwi, Maitha Al Shamsi, Nouf Al Kaabi, Sara Al Khemeiri, Noura Baniyas

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Saif Al-ShamsiDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates E-mail: salshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae.
Ghada S M Al-BluwiDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates E-mail: salshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae.
Maitha Al ShamsiDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates E-mail: salshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae.
Nouf Al KaabiDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates E-mail: salshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae.
Sara Al KhemeiriDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates E-mail: salshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae.
Noura BaniyasDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates E-mail: salshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae.

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Abstract

backgroundCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Multiple risk factors, including low hemoglobin levels, have been associated with poor outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease. However, the long-term impact of anemia on death has not been investigated in high-risk patients in the United Arab Emirates. Therefore, this study evaluated whether anemia is a significant predictor of mortality in United Arab Emirates nationals with cardiovascular disease over 10 years.

methodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted in an adult population of United Arab Emirates nationals with a history of cardiovascular disease, recruited from a tertiary healthcare facility. Electronic medical records between April 2008 and December 2008 were reviewed, and follow-up was conducted until December 2019. The survival functions for all-cause mortality in the presence and absence of anemia were compared using univariate Kaplan-Meier analysis with a log-rank test. The association between anemia and all-cause mortality was evaluated using a multivariable Cox regression model.

resultsA total of 224 patients were included in the follow-up for 10.5 years. At baseline, 46% of the patients had anemia, with a mean Hgb level of 105.5 ± 28.0 g/L. Patients with anemia were older (68 vs. 63 years, p = 0.001) and had a higher rate of chronic kidney disease (37.5% vs. 17.5%, p = 0.001) than those without anemia. A total of 77 (34.4%) deaths were recorded by the end of the follow-up period. Risk of all-cause mortality was significantly higher in patients with anemia than in those without (hazard ratio = 2.03, 95% confidence interval = 1.22-3.40, p = 0.006). Age and chronic kidney disease were also statistically significant predictors of death (p < 0.001 and p = 0.001, respectively).

conclusionAnemia is an independent predictor of all-cause mortality in United Arab Emirates nationals with underlying cardiovascular disease. Early intervention and treatment for anemia may improve clinical outcomes in this population.

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Anemiacardiovascular diseasemortalityUnited Arab Emirates

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