Tag: #ConflictImpact

  • Impact of the Israeli Attacks in 2014 on STEMI Incidence in Gaza

    Impact of the Israeli Attacks in 2014 on STEMI Incidence in Gaza

    Introduction Major stressful events are well documented to increase the incidence of acute cardiac events. A recent study published in the Journal of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine explored the impact of the 2014 Israeli attacks on the frequency of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) admissions in Gaza. The findings highlight the direct correlation between intense psychological…