What is the association between khat chewing and stroke and death in patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome?
A study conducted by Ali WM, Zubaid M, Al-Motarreb A, Singh R, Al-Shereiqi SZ, Shehab A, Rashed W, Al-Sagheer NQ, Saleh AH, and Al Suwaidi J found that khat chewing is associated with an increased risk of stroke and death in patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome. The study was published in Mayo Clin Proc. 2010;85:974-980.