International Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders(IJDMD)
ISSN: 2475-5451 | DOI: 10.33140/IJDMD
Impact Factor: 1.23
Kharif M. Alqudimi
Faculty of Medicine, Thamar University, Yemen
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Review Article
Effects of Khat Chewing on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Among Students in Thamar University
Author(s): Aziz S. Alzendani*, Hussain M. Algarmozi, Salah Alshawki, Khaled Saleh, Mohammed H. Al-Dholae, Dhaifullah Jayed, Mohamed Ali Al-Huthi, Jamil M. Alrajhi, Saleem M. Alrabyee, Ali M. Raha, Kharif M. Alqudimi, Saddam H. Althegri, Salem M. Alsagheer and Ali Ahmed Al-Zaazaai
Background: The khat is deeply rooted in Yemeni societies and become a part of their social live. Cathinone and cathine are considered as the main components of khat and they are structurally and functionally similar to amphetamine for their effects on sympathetic nervous system. Khat effect on CVS through elevation of blood pressure, heart rate and inducing vasospasm, and there are many reports that link khat chewing to cardiovascular disorders. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study performed among 150 students from different colleges and levels in Thamar university who used to chew khat between Oct 2019 and Fab 2020. First we offered them questionnaire for information about khat chewing habits and for risk factors of hypertension, then we measured weight and height to calculate BMI and then properly measured blood pressure and hear.. Read More»