RESUMEN
Myocardial infarction (MI), frequently referred to as a heart attack, happens when the blood supply to a region of the myocardium is reduced. It might be quiet or devastating, causing hemodynamic decline and rapid death. The most common cause of MI is coronary artery disease, which is the leading cause of mortality in the United States. Prolonged lack of oxygen can lead to myocardial cell loss and necrosis. Patients may report chest pain, pressure, and electrocardiogram alterations. Management of MI relies greatly on the interprofessional team. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of MI in Saudi Arabia. Between 2000 and 2024, English-language papers were gathered to demonstrate the prevalence of MI in Saudi Arabia. Overall, there were four articles. Surveys and studies of national databases were the most utilized methods (n=4). We found that heart attacks are a significant health issue in Saudi Arabia, with certain lifestyle choices and medical conditions increasing the risk. Heart attacks are a major health concern in Saudi Arabia. To lower the number of heart attacks, it's important for people to make healthier lifestyle choices.
RESUMEN
OBJECTIVES: Scientific evidence suggests that virtual reality (VR) could potentially help patients tolerate painful medical procedures and conditions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of virtual reality on pain tolerance and threshold. METHODS: A within-subjects experimental study design was conducted on 53 female students at Qassim University in Saudi Arabia. Each participant completed three rounds of assessment: one baseline (no VR) and two VR immersion (passive and interactive) in random order sequence. During each round, participants submerged their non-dominant hand into an ice bath; pain threshold and tolerance were measured as outcomes and analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA. RESULTS: Participants had both higher pain threshold and tolerance during interactive and passive VR rounds in comparison to the non-VR baseline assessment (p<0.05). Participants had greater pain tolerance during the interactive VR condition compared to the passive VR condition (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: VR experiences increase pain threshold and tolerance with minimal side effects, and the larger effects were demonstrated using interactive games. Interactive VR gaming should be considered and tested as a treatment for pain.