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View article: Pacemaker lead perforations: a five-year study from a high-volume center in India
Pacemaker lead perforations: a five-year study from a high-volume center in India Open
Background Device therapy for various cardiac rhythm disturbances has seen a tremendous increase in recent times, and so have the various complications associated with this therapy. Pacemaker lead perforation is one of the most feared comp…
View article: Echocardiographic Changes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations: A Systematic Review of Pre- and Post-treatment Findings
Echocardiographic Changes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations: A Systematic Review of Pre- and Post-treatment Findings Open
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations can precipitate acute cardiac dysfunction, but the extent and reversibility of these changes remain incompletely defined. This Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and …
View article: Resynchronization Therapy in a Coronary Venous Sinus Anomaly
Resynchronization Therapy in a Coronary Venous Sinus Anomaly Open
Understanding coronary sinus anomalies is essential for successful interventions, highlighting the importance of proper evaluation and knowledge in this field.
View article: Authors’ response
Authors’ response Open
View article: Corrigendum to“Transvenous lead extraction: Experience from a Northern State of India - The Srinagar extraction registry” [Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal (25), Issue 2, March–April 2025, Pages 58–66]
Corrigendum to“Transvenous lead extraction: Experience from a Northern State of India - The Srinagar extraction registry” [Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal (25), Issue 2, March–April 2025, Pages 58–66] Open
View article: Proximal stent migration during coarctation of aorta stenting
Proximal stent migration during coarctation of aorta stenting Open
View article: Transvenous lead extraction: Experience from a Northern State of India - The Srinagar extraction registry
Transvenous lead extraction: Experience from a Northern State of India - The Srinagar extraction registry Open
View article: Impact of Exercise Manual Program on Biochemical Markers in Sedentary Prediabetic Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of Exercise Manual Program on Biochemical Markers in Sedentary Prediabetic Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background and Objectives: Prediabetes is a medical disease characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that exceed normal levels but do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to assess the impact of …
View article: Atrial Septal Defect Device Closure With Balloon Support in a Patient With Situs Inversus With Dextrocardia
Atrial Septal Defect Device Closure With Balloon Support in a Patient With Situs Inversus With Dextrocardia Open
This case report describes a rare and complex case of atrial septal defect (ASD) device closure in a 53-year-old female patient with situs inversus and dextrocardia, who presented with exertional dyspnea and palpitations. The procedure pos…
View article: Analysis of risk factors in angiographically proven coronary artery disease in rural and urban Indian population. Prospective observational multicentre study: Kashmir Heart Survey
Analysis of risk factors in angiographically proven coronary artery disease in rural and urban Indian population. Prospective observational multicentre study: Kashmir Heart Survey Open
A BSTRACT Background: The global burden of cardiovascular diseases is increasing rapidly, and changing trends in epidemiological risk factors are identified among diverse Indian population. There has been a significant increase in heart at…
View article: Analysis of Platelet Volume Indices and their utility in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Analysis of Platelet Volume Indices and their utility in Acute Coronary Syndrome Open
Background: Higher Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) may become useful marker for early detection and prognostication of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) along with other biomarkers. Aim of the Study: To study and analyse platelet volume indices (PV…
View article: Anterior pituitary hormone dysfunction among individuals with complete heart block requiring pacemaker
Anterior pituitary hormone dysfunction among individuals with complete heart block requiring pacemaker Open
Background & objectives Neuronal hypoxia associated with conditions like traumatic brain injury and cardiac tachyarrhythmia has been implicated in causing hypopituitarism. Individuals with complete heart block (CHB) may be predisposed to d…
View article: Refining Cardiovascular Calcification in the Appraisal of Ischemic Heart
Refining Cardiovascular Calcification in the Appraisal of Ischemic Heart Open
A complete absence of cardiovascular calcification indicates a 100% negative predictive value for a significant perfusion defect on same-day confirmatory nuclear stress testing. Patients with suspected ischemia but absent cardiovascular ca…
View article: Clinico-demographic Profile of Patients Receiving Permanent Pacemakers as Bradyarrhythmia Therapy: The Srinagar Registry
Clinico-demographic Profile of Patients Receiving Permanent Pacemakers as Bradyarrhythmia Therapy: The Srinagar Registry Open
Introduction Cardiac conduction disorders can interrupt the normal electrical conduction in the heart and cause a decrease or cessation of pulse generation and a fall in organ perfusion in the body. This can lead to significant morbidity a…
View article: Clinical, Demographic, and Angiographic Profiles of Amarnath Pilgrims Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndrome
Clinical, Demographic, and Angiographic Profiles of Amarnath Pilgrims Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndrome Open
In conclusion, 40% of patients presented in the advanced Killip class, and 15% experienced in-hospital mortality. The average time from the onset of symptoms to hospitalization was significantly higher for those categorized in the advanced…
View article: Left ventricular diastolic function and cardiotoxic chemotherapy
Left ventricular diastolic function and cardiotoxic chemotherapy Open
View article: Role of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in identifying infarct related artery and non-ischemic pathogenesis in patients presenting with non ST elevation myocardial infarction
Role of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in identifying infarct related artery and non-ischemic pathogenesis in patients presenting with non ST elevation myocardial infarction Open
CMR leads to new IRA diagnoses or non-ischemic pathogenesis in one-third of the cohort.
View article: Incidence of Unintended Intraoperative Awarness in Total Intravenous Anesthesia Using Modified Brice Scoring System as a Tool
Incidence of Unintended Intraoperative Awarness in Total Intravenous Anesthesia Using Modified Brice Scoring System as a Tool Open
Objective: Current study was planned to assess the incidence of awareness in patients undergoing general anesthesia (GA). Methodology: Cross sectional study was conducted at Sindh Employees Social Security Hospital Landhi Karachi from June…
View article: Prevalence and Predictors of venous stenosis following first transvenous cardiac implantable electronic device implantation.
Prevalence and Predictors of venous stenosis following first transvenous cardiac implantable electronic device implantation. Open
Our study demonstrates venous obstruction in 40 % of cardiac implantable electronic device patients at one-year follow-up. Most patients have mild to moderate stenosis, and almost all are asymptomatic. Increasing age, hypertension, diabete…
View article: Echocardiographic Measurements in Normal Healthy Adult Population of North India
Echocardiographic Measurements in Normal Healthy Adult Population of North India Open
View article: Prognostic value of hematological parameters in older adult patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing coronary intervention: a single centre prospective study
Prognostic value of hematological parameters in older adult patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing coronary intervention: a single centre prospective study Open
For the risk classification of all elderly ACS patients, we highly advise using NLR rather than the total white blood cell count.
View article: Propofol or Midazolam for Sedation and Early Extubation following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Propofol or Midazolam for Sedation and Early Extubation following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Open
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Midazolam and Propofol for postoperative sedation and early extubation following cardiac surgery. Methodology: Randomized control trial was conducted cardiac anesthesia department of the National Inst…
View article: The Efficacy of a Caudal Bupivacaine and Bupivacaine-Tramadol Combination for Postoperative Analgesia in Pediatric Lower Abdominal Surgeries
The Efficacy of a Caudal Bupivacaine and Bupivacaine-Tramadol Combination for Postoperative Analgesia in Pediatric Lower Abdominal Surgeries Open
Background: The major responsibility of perioperative pediatric anesthesia is to control acute pain in children undergoing surgery. Because some analgesics have synergistic or additive effects, they can be used to create balanced analgesia…
View article: Management of PDA device closure complicated by severe hemolysis by transcatheter retrieval and deployment of new device
Management of PDA device closure complicated by severe hemolysis by transcatheter retrieval and deployment of new device Open
View article: Effect of Stress Levels and Temperatures on Stress Recovery of Asphalt Binders
Effect of Stress Levels and Temperatures on Stress Recovery of Asphalt Binders Open
HMA's rut resistance comes from the asphalt binder and aggregates. Rutting, which causes depressions in hot-mix asphalt (HMA) pavements along wheel paths, is a common type of distress. Both the loading and recovery phases of asphalt paveme…
View article: Role of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in hypertensive patients having controlled office blood pressure
Role of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in hypertensive patients having controlled office blood pressure Open
View article: To study the Effect of Organophilic Nano-clay on Creep Stiffness of Asphalt Binder at Low Temperatures
To study the Effect of Organophilic Nano-clay on Creep Stiffness of Asphalt Binder at Low Temperatures Open
The asphalt binder must be modified to extend the service life of flexible pavements. As the temperature outside drops, the pavements shrink and develop internal stresses. The pavement may break if this contraction happens quickly enough b…
View article: Post-Operative Outcome of Open Cholecystectomy in Patients Receiving Spinal Versus General Anesthesia
Post-Operative Outcome of Open Cholecystectomy in Patients Receiving Spinal Versus General Anesthesia Open
Aim: The purpose of this study was to analyze the postoperative outcome of open cholecystectomy in patients receiving spinal versus general anesthesia. Study design: Analytical cross-sectional study Place and Duration: this studay was cond…
View article: Contrast of Laryngeal Mask Airway Versus Endotracheal Tube for Early Postoperative Recovery Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Contrast of Laryngeal Mask Airway Versus Endotracheal Tube for Early Postoperative Recovery Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Open
Aim: To assess the difference between laryngeal mask airway versus endotracheal tube for early postoperative recovery following laparoscopic cholecystectomy Study design: A randomized controlled trial Place and Duration: This study was con…
View article: To Study the Mixing and Compaction Temperatures of Organophilic Nanoclay Modified Asphalt Binder
To Study the Mixing and Compaction Temperatures of Organophilic Nanoclay Modified Asphalt Binder Open
The use of modified asphalt binders in hot-mix asphalt has steadily increased over the past several decades. Mixing and compaction temperatures of an asphalt binder plays a vital role in the production and placement of asphalt mixes but th…