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View article: Randomized Control Study to Evaluate the Effect of Rajyoga Meditation on Metabolic and Psychological Correlates of Health in Patients of Surgical Repair for Congenital Heart Disease
Randomized Control Study to Evaluate the Effect of Rajyoga Meditation on Metabolic and Psychological Correlates of Health in Patients of Surgical Repair for Congenital Heart Disease Open
Objectives: Congenital heart diseases (CHDs) and their operative management are a source of emotional and financial stress to the patient and family. Rajyoga meditation (RYM) is a specific art and science of meditation that encompasses but…
View article: Role of an agro technique for the development of medicinal plant
Role of an agro technique for the development of medicinal plant Open
Vrikshayurveda a classical science of botanical field, this science deals with growth and development of plants. This science mainly suggests uses of Kunapa jala and Pancha gavya for the high productivity of crops. This concept works aroun…
View article: Mind–body–soul intervention: A cardiac surgical prehabilitation program
Mind–body–soul intervention: A cardiac surgical prehabilitation program Open
Dear Editor, Perioperative medicine encompasses a wide gamut of patient care dimensions ranging from preparation for surgery, intraoperative management, and assistance in postoperative recuperation. The dimensions are intricately linked, w…
View article: Does Intraoperative Diuretic Therapy Affect the Thoracic Fluid Content and Clinical Outcome in Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Surgery?
Does Intraoperative Diuretic Therapy Affect the Thoracic Fluid Content and Clinical Outcome in Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Surgery? Open
Pulmonary congestion is inevitable in valvular heart disease. The condition worsens when a patient undergoes cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Thoracic fluid content (TFC) is an indicator of total volume status of lung in health and disease. W…
View article: Isolated Right Ventricle Mass: The Role of Echocardiography in Diagnostic Dilemma
Isolated Right Ventricle Mass: The Role of Echocardiography in Diagnostic Dilemma Open
The presence of a right ventricle mass is uncommon, especially if there is no associated mass in the other chambers of the heart. Right ventricle mass is usually due to thrombi or vegetations; however, a variety of tumors may also present …
View article: Transcutaneous nerve stimulation for pain relief during chest tube removal following cardiac surgery
Transcutaneous nerve stimulation for pain relief during chest tube removal following cardiac surgery Open
We conclude that TENS might not replace the conventional analgesics but has definite adjuvant role in decreasing pain scores and improves sense of well-being during chest tube removal after cardiac surgery.
View article: Role of Comprehensive Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography in Ebstein\'s Anomaly
Role of Comprehensive Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography in Ebstein\'s Anomaly Open
Ebstein's anomaly (EA) is a complex congenital anomaly with a broad morphological spectrum.Although typically characterized by apical displacement of the septal tricuspid leaflet (STL) ≥8 mm/m 2 body surface area (BSA), diagnostic categori…
View article: Randomized Study Comparing Pre-Operative Glycemic Profile in Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Patients Administered Oral Carbohydrate Solution Preoperatively versus Those Kept Fasting
Randomized Study Comparing Pre-Operative Glycemic Profile in Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Patients Administered Oral Carbohydrate Solution Preoperatively versus Those Kept Fasting Open
Objectives: Hypoglycemia is a recognized danger in pediatric patients. Extended period of preoperative fasting in this subset of patients is not well tolerated with metabolic derangements. The oral carbohydrate loading preoperatively can a…
View article: Management of Iatrogenic Pulmonary Artery Injury during Pulmonary Artery Banding
Management of Iatrogenic Pulmonary Artery Injury during Pulmonary Artery Banding Open
Pulmonary Artery banding (PAB) is limited to selected patients who cannot undergo primary repair due to complex anatomy, associated co-morbidities, as a part of staged univentricular palliation, and for preparing the left ventricle prior t…
View article: The Blalock and Taussig Shunt Revisited
The Blalock and Taussig Shunt Revisited Open
The systemic to pulmonary artery shunts are done as palliative procedures for cyanotic congenital heart diseases ranging from simple tetralogy of Fallots (TOFs)/pulmonary atresia (PA) to complex univentricular hearts. They allow growth of …
View article: The Role of Rajyoga Meditation for Modulation of Anxiety and Serum Cortisol in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Control Study
The Role of Rajyoga Meditation for Modulation of Anxiety and Serum Cortisol in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Control Study Open
Introduction: Rajyoga meditation is a form of mind body intervention that is promoted by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University. This form of meditation can be easily performed without rituals or mantras and can be practiced anywher…
View article: Diagnostic Dilemma: Low Oxygen Saturation during Cardiac Surgery
Diagnostic Dilemma: Low Oxygen Saturation during Cardiac Surgery Open
We report a case of rheumatic heart disease with severe mitral stenosis having cyanosis and low oxygen saturation on pulse oximetry. The findings of clinical examination and low values on pulse oximetry were inconsistent with the findings …
View article: Does Sleep Quality Affects the Immediate Clinical Outcome in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Clinico-biochemical Correlation
Does Sleep Quality Affects the Immediate Clinical Outcome in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Clinico-biochemical Correlation Open
Objective: Poor sleep quality is emerging as high prevalence among the patients suffering from cardiometabolic disturbances. The vascular polypeptide endothelin 1 (ET-1) is involved in many of the health disorders. However, its potential i…
View article: Gerbode Defect following Tetralogy of Fallot Repair: The Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography
Gerbode Defect following Tetralogy of Fallot Repair: The Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography Open
Gerbode defect is a rare type of left ventricle (LV) to right atrium (RA) shunt. It is congenital in origin, but acquired cases are also described, usually following infective endocarditis, valve replacement, trauma, or myocardial infarcti…
View article: Alpha blockers: A relook at phenoxybenzamine
Alpha blockers: A relook at phenoxybenzamine Open
Phenoxybenzamine (PBZ) is an alpha adrenergic antagonist, used for the management of hypertension. PBZ acts by blocking alpha-adrenergic receptors, leading to vasodilatation and low systemic vascular resistance. This helps in control of bl…
View article: Global end-diastolic volume an emerging preload marker vis-a-vis other markers - Have we reached our goal?
Global end-diastolic volume an emerging preload marker vis-a-vis other markers - Have we reached our goal? Open
A reliable estimation of cardiac preload is helpful in the management of severe circulatory dysfunction. The estimation of cardiac preload has evolved from nuclear angiography, pulmonary artery catheterization to echocardiography, and tran…
View article: Simulation in cardiac catheterization laboratory: Need of the hour to improve the clinical skills
Simulation in cardiac catheterization laboratory: Need of the hour to improve the clinical skills Open
Simulation is an effective teaching tool to decrease the learning curve for novices without compromising patient safety. Simulation helps interventionalist in mentally translating a two dimentional, black and white image into a usable thre…
View article: The role of blood lactate clearance as a predictor of mortality in children undergoing surgery for tetralogy of Fallot
The role of blood lactate clearance as a predictor of mortality in children undergoing surgery for tetralogy of Fallot Open
Lactate clearance in the early postoperative period (6 h) is associated with decreased mortality rate. Patients with higher lactate clearance (>10%) after 6 h have improved outcome compared with those with lower lactate clearance.
View article: Unusual Attachment of Left Atrial Myxoma: Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography
Unusual Attachment of Left Atrial Myxoma: Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography Open
Left atrial myxomas are usually attached to the interatrial septum. This case highlights the unusual site of attachment of left atrial myxoma. The site of attachment was via a broad stalk at the junction of mitral valve annulus close to an…
View article: Serum albumin perturbations in cyanotics after cardiac surgery: Patterns and predictions
Serum albumin perturbations in cyanotics after cardiac surgery: Patterns and predictions Open
The study demonstrated similar fall in albumin concentration in cyanotic patients (both adult and pediatric) in response to CPB. Low preoperative serum albumin concentrations (<3.3 g/dL) can be used to identify and prognosticate subset of …