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 …

Objectives: To investigate the effect of Khat (Catha edulis) acute administration on blood
pressure (BP) and electrocardiogram (ECG) in vivo. Methods: This study was performed …

Background: About 20 million people worldwide are believed to be using khat. Although
some studies reported that khat chewing might result in cardiovascular disorders, conclusive …

Aim Khat chewing is a common habit in Yemen and east African countries. Millions of
people chew khat leaves daily for its euphoric and energetic effects and to increase …

Objective: To evaluate the effect of Khat-induced myocardial infarction (MI) in Yemen.
Methods: One hundred and twenty patients with MI, admitted to Al-Thawra Hospital, Sana'a …

OBJECTIVE: Chewing fresh leaves of the Khat plant (Catha edulis), represents a
widespread habit with a deep-rooted sociocultural tradition in Yemen. Khat is chewed for its …

Khat (Catha edulis) is a shrub or tree whose leaves have been chewed for centuries by
people who live in the Eastern part of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It has recently …

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence and significance of khat chewing in patients with
acute coronary syndrome (ACS). PATIENTS AND METHODS From January 29, 2007 …

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 …

ABSTRACT Background: Khat (Catha edulis Forsk) is a natural psychoactive substance
which contains two main addictive substances; Cathine and Cathinone. Khat is widely used …