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ArticleCureus2023

Assessing Awareness and Actions Must Be Taken in Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Cross-Sectional Study on the General Population in Alahssa, Saudi Arabia.

Abdullah Almaqhawi, Abdullah Alkhalaf, Mohammed Al Qadhib, Ali M Alhashim, Norah S Alsaad, Mshari S Alqahtani, Mohammed Alqahtani, Osama F Alamri, Fatimah Buali, Ibraheem Alhusain

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Abdullah AlmaqhawiFamily and Community Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU.
Abdullah AlkhalafInternal Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU.
Mohammed Al QadhibInternal Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU.
Ali M AlhashimInternal Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU.
Norah S AlsaadInternal Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU.
Mshari S AlqahtaniInternal Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU.
Mohammed AlqahtaniInternal Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU.
Osama F AlamriInternal Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU.
Fatimah BualiInternal Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU.
Ibraheem AlhusainInternal Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU.

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Abstract

introductionAcute myocardial infarction (AMI), commonly referred to as a heart attack, is a leading global cause of mortality, necessitating immediate recognition and appropriate actions. This study aims to assess AMI awareness and response among the general population in Alahssa, Saudi Arabia. METHODOLOGY: A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, with surveys distributed via online platforms. Participants aged 18 years and older, residing in Alahssa, and providing informed consent were included.

resultsAmong 406 participants, 74.1% had good knowledge levels. Notably, 216 (53.2%) recognized calling an ambulance as the initial response to AMI symptoms. The Internet (140, 28.9%) and healthcare professionals (113, 23.3%) were primary information sources, with "sudden pain or discomfort in arms or hands" (287, 27.8%) as the most recognized symptom. "Obesity" and "heart disease" (304, 12.3%) were the most common risk factors. Demographic variations in knowledge were observed.

conclusionThis study highlights the need to enhance public awareness of AMI, particularly among specific demographic groups. Targeted educational campaigns can improve knowledge, promote appropriate actions, and ultimately enhance outcomes during AMI events in Alahssa, Saudi Arabia.

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acute myocardial infractionamiawarenessawareness myocardial infractionmyocardial infractionmyocardial infraction complications

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PMCPMC11218595

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