catha/infarction

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to show the effects of Khat on acute cerebral infarction (ACI), specifically regarding blood pressure, age and gender, and to open the door for further neurological research. METHODS We collected 358 patients with ACI, and 335 volunteers from Al-Thowra Modern

Khat chewing is a recreational habit known to pose major socio-economic and medical problems in countries of Southern Arabia and the Horn of Africa. Among other adverse health effects, khat chewing has been associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI) in heavy consumers. This

BACKGROUND Catha edulis (Khat) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, traditionally used by various peoples of the Arabian Peninsula and Africa as an integral component of the socioeconomic traditions. It is believed that the psychostimulant nature and toxic nature of khat is primarily due to the

The habit of Catha edulis Forsk (khat) chewing has prevailed for centuries among populations in the horn of Africa and the Arabian peninsula. Fresh leaves of Catha edulis are customarily chewed to attain a state of stimulation. The fact that cathinone has a closer structural similarity with

UNASSIGNED About 20 million people worldwide are believed to be using khat. Although some studies reported that khat chewing might result in cardiovascular disorders, conclusive evidence is limited. UNASSIGNED The objective of this review was to synthesize the best available evidence for the effect