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Khat Chewing and Cardiovascular Disease
Ahmed Al-Motarreb1, Jassim Al-Suwaidi2
1Cardiac Department, Faculty of Medicine, Sanaa University, Sana'a, Yemen.
Abstract:
Khat chewing is a deeply rooted habit in Yemen. It has social, economic, and medical problems. Chronic use of khat chewing increases the risk of many medical complications. Cathinone, the main khat leaf constituent, has an indirect sympathomimetic action. The effect of khat chewing and cathinone on the cardiovascular system have been identified, including increased risk of hypertension and acute cardiovascular events, as well as increased risk of cardiovascular complications among patients presenting with Acute Coronary Syndrome who are khat chewers.
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