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Cryoablation versus Antiarrhythmic therapy for initial treatment of Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Open
Guidelines suggest the use of antiarrhythmic agents as initial therapy in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, however using cryoballoon ablation as a first line therapy might have increased efficacy. The safety and efficacy of cr…
Impact of Intramyocardial Hemorrhage on Clinical Outcomes in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Intramyocardial hemorrhage is prevalent in approximately 40% of patients who experience STEMI. IMH is a significant predictor of MACE and is associated with larger infarct size, higher LVEDV, and lower LVEF after STEMI.
View article: E-40 | Demographic Features and Cost Analysis of Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation (PPVI), an Insight from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) Database
E-40 | Demographic Features and Cost Analysis of Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation (PPVI), an Insight from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) Database Open
BackgroundPercutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation (PPVI) was initially developed as an alternative to surgical management in patients with Right Ventricular Outflow Tract (RVOT) dysfunction, including stenosis or regurgitation. We presen…
Ventricular aneurysm and ventricular septal defect after myocardial infarction Open
A 53-year-old man presented with shortness of breath for 10 days. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, he delayed seeking medical attention. ECG showed sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (figure 1A). He converted to normal sinu…
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and QTc prolongation Open
Introduction The cause-and-effect relationship of QTc prolongation in Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients has not been studied well. Objective We attempt to better understand the relationship of QTc prolongation in COVID-19 patien…
Medical therapy <i>vs</i> early revascularization in diabetics with chronic total occlusions: A meta-analysis and systematic review Open
In diabetic patients with CTO, there was a trend for improved outcomes with ER regarding all-cause and cardiac death as compared to OMT. These findings were reinforced with statistical significance on subgroup analysis of OMT vs PCI.
View article: Transradial Versus Transfemoral Access for Cardiac Catheterization: A Nationwide Pilot Study of Training Preferences and Expertise in USA.
Transradial Versus Transfemoral Access for Cardiac Catheterization: A Nationwide Pilot Study of Training Preferences and Expertise in USA. Open
Background: The objective was to assess current training preferences, expertise, and comfort with transfemoral access (TFA) and transradial access (TRA) amongst cardiovascular training fellows and teaching faculty in United States. As TRA …
A Case of Multiple Myeloma Presenting with Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Evans Syndrome Open
Autoimmune events are rare in multiple myeloma (MM). Herein, we report a rare case of a patient presenting with recurrent gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding of unknown origin, also having pancytopenia eventually diagnosed as MM with Evans synd…
Diurnal Variations in the First 24/7 Mobile Stroke Unit Open
Background and Purpose— Mobile Stroke Units (MSUs) provide innovative prehospital stroke care but their 24/7 operation has not been studied. Our study investigates 24/7 MSU diurnal variations related to transport frequency, patient charact…
View article: Systematic Review and Proportional Meta-Analysis of Endarterectomy and Endovascular Therapy with Routine or Selective Stenting for Common Femoral Artery Atherosclerotic Disease
Systematic Review and Proportional Meta-Analysis of Endarterectomy and Endovascular Therapy with Routine or Selective Stenting for Common Femoral Artery Atherosclerotic Disease Open
Introduction . Common femoral endarterectomy (CFE) has been the therapy of choice for common femoral artery atherosclerotic disease (CFA-ASD). In the past, there was inhibition to treat CFA-ASD endovascularly with stents due to fear of ste…
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Iatrogenic Right Coronary Artery Dissection Post Bentall Procedure: A Case Report and Minireview Open
Iatrogenic coronary artery dissection is a potentially life-threatening complication of cardiovascular interventions. The optimal management of iatrogenic coronary artery dissection is not clear; however, both conservative management and p…
Unusual presentation of silently growing abdominal aortic aneurysm causing biliary obstruction Open
Biliary obstruction is a rare presentation of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The most common symptoms of AAA are abdominal or back pain and limb ischaemia from thromboembolism. We report a case of a 67-year-old male who was diagnosed wit…
Transradial versus transfemoral approach for coronary angiography and angioplasty – A prospective, randomized comparison Open
Trial is retrospectively registered in ClinicalTrials.gov with the Identifier: NCT02983721 , Date of registration is December 2, 2016.
Association of low levels of vitamin D with chronic stable angina: A prospective case-control study Open
Our study indicates a correlation between vitamin D deficiency and chronic stable angina. Low levels may be an independent, potentially modifiable cardiovascular risk factor.
A man with dilated superficial abdominal veins: A clinical presentation of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Open
An abdominal mass compressing the inferior vena cava is a rare but possible cause for appearance of dilated superficial abdominal veins and should be looked for.
<i>Neisseria lactamica</i>Causing a Lung Cavity and Skin Rash in a Renal Transplant Patient: First Report from India Open
Neisseria lactamica , a commensal, has been very rarely reported to cause diseases in immunocompromised hosts. In medical literature, there is only one report of a cavitatory lung lesion caused by it. The patient was a kidney transplant re…
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Differentiating secondary from primary dengue using IgG to IgM ratio in early dengue: An observational hospital based clinico-serological study from North India.
ANA Negative Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Leading to CTEPH, TTP-Like Thrombocytopenia, and Skin Ulcers Open
SLE affects almost every organ system, with differing degrees of severity. During its clinical course periods of flares may alternate with periods of remission culminating in disease and therapy related damage. We describe a case of ANA ne…