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View article: The Role of Antiplatelet Therapy in Obese patients undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
The Role of Antiplatelet Therapy in Obese patients undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Open
Introduction: Obesity has become a major global health concern, with increasing prevalence worldwide, and is recognized as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the role of obesity in…
View article: Role of Delnido Cardioplegia in Reduction of Post Cardiac Surgery Ventricular Arrythmias
Role of Delnido Cardioplegia in Reduction of Post Cardiac Surgery Ventricular Arrythmias Open
Objective: To investigate the association of Delnido’s Cardioplegia (DNC) as a prophylactic treatment for ventricular arrhythmias associated with cardiovascular surgery in adults. Methodology: This observational prospective study was condu…
View article: Carcinoid Heart Disease: A Rare Complication of Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
Carcinoid Heart Disease: A Rare Complication of Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Open
Background: Carcinoid heart disease (CHD) is a rare but severe complication of metastatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), primarily affecting the right-sided heart valves due to prolonged exposure to vasoactive substances such as serotonin. …
View article: Correlation of Cardiopulmonary Bypasses and Cardiac Troponin I in Predicting Post-Op Arrhythmia
Correlation of Cardiopulmonary Bypasses and Cardiac Troponin I in Predicting Post-Op Arrhythmia Open
Aim: The correlation of cardiopulmonary bypasses (CPB) and cardiac troponin I (cTnI) in predicting arrhythmia remain unclear. Aim of this study to investigate the correlation of cardiopulmonary bypasses duration and cardiac troponin I with…
View article: Predictors of Complications at Common Femoral Artery Access Site among Patients on Oral Anticoagulants and Undergoing a Cardiac Catheterization
Predictors of Complications at Common Femoral Artery Access Site among Patients on Oral Anticoagulants and Undergoing a Cardiac Catheterization Open
Introduction: It is not clear whether patients receiving oral anticoagulants (OC) during surgery involving access to the common femoral artery would experience more adverse effects than those not receiving OC. In this analysis, we determin…
View article: Effectiveness of Calcium Channel Blockers and Nitrates in Inhibition of Spasm of Radial Artery during Coronary Angiography
Effectiveness of Calcium Channel Blockers and Nitrates in Inhibition of Spasm of Radial Artery during Coronary Angiography Open
Background: The most common issue with transradial cardiac catheterization is radial artery vasospasm. The patient experiences pain and discomfort as a result, the procedure is prolonged, and the interventionist may even be unable to conti…
View article: Association between TIMI Risk Score and in-Hospital Mortality in Acute STEMI Patients Undergoing Primary PCI
Association between TIMI Risk Score and in-Hospital Mortality in Acute STEMI Patients Undergoing Primary PCI Open
Aim: To determine the association between TIMI risk score and in-hospital mortality and adverse events in acute STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI at a tertiary cardiac care facility. Study design: Retrospective study. Place and duratio…
View article: Factors associated with compliance to antihypertensive therapy in patients visiting Tertiary Care Hospital.
Factors associated with compliance to antihypertensive therapy in patients visiting Tertiary Care Hospital. Open
Objectives: The objective of this study is to factors associated with compliance to antihypertensive therapy in patients visiting tertiary care hospital. Study Design: Cross-Sectional study. Setting: (Dow Institute of Cardiology) Cardiolog…
View article: ACUTE ORGANOPHOSPHATE POISONING;
ACUTE ORGANOPHOSPHATE POISONING; Open
Introduction: Organophosphate poisoning (OP) is a serious public healthproblem. Cardiac manifestations are seen in majority of patients with OP and may range fromsinus tachycardia to more serious ventricular tachyarrhythmias. Objectives: T…
View article: ACUTE ORGANOPHOSPHATE POISONING; ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC MANIFESTATIONS
ACUTE ORGANOPHOSPHATE POISONING; ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC MANIFESTATIONS Open
Introduction: Organophosphate poisoning (OP) is a serious public healthproblem. Cardiac manifestations are seen in majority of patients with OP and may range fromsinus tachycardia to more serious ventricular tachyarrhythmias. Objectives: T…
View article: NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS; COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS; COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS Open
Diclofenac potassium is efficiently utilized in treating pain during migraine, episodictension headache, ankle sprain, osteoarthritis and dental pain etc. This review article covers theclinical aspects, pharmacokinetics, different therapeu…
View article: CORONARY HEART DISEASE TOGETHER WITH DIABETES POSES A SERIOUS HEALTH THREAT
CORONARY HEART DISEASE TOGETHER WITH DIABETES POSES A SERIOUS HEALTH THREAT Open
Among various risk factors, the most important is diabetes and its prime form, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and has idiosyncratic connection with coronary heart disease (CHD). Diabetes patients have two- to four-fold higher threat of d…
View article: STRESS TESTING IS AN IMPORTANT DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IN DETECTING CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
STRESS TESTING IS AN IMPORTANT DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IN DETECTING CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE Open
Among many other causes of death, cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in developing
\ncountries including Pakistan. Management strategies for cardiovascular disease are constantly developing. These
\nstrategies are bec…
View article: LABETALOL VERSUS METHYLDOPA: EFFICACY IN PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION
LABETALOL VERSUS METHYLDOPA: EFFICACY IN PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION Open
Background: During pregnancy hypertension is an important medical problem and is major cause of maternal mortality thus antihypertensive drugs are used to reduce the risk of developing severe hypertension. This study was design to compare …