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View article: Determination of Induction Time in Adult Patients with Valvular Heart Disease
Determination of Induction Time in Adult Patients with Valvular Heart Disease Open
View article: Endo-surgical management of radicular cyst in anterior maxilla approaching the nasal floor- A case report
Endo-surgical management of radicular cyst in anterior maxilla approaching the nasal floor- A case report Open
View article: Surrogate endpoints in clinical trials: when is good...good enough?
Surrogate endpoints in clinical trials: when is good...good enough? Open
View article: Anterior mediastinal masses: A single centre-based retrospective study
Anterior mediastinal masses: A single centre-based retrospective study Open
Anterior mediastinal masses pose a serious challenge to anaesthetists and surgeons alike. It is sometimes associated with a severe cardiorespiratory compromise during surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of difficul…
View article: Towards scalable and degradable bioplastic films from Moringa oleifera gum/poly(vinyl alcohol) as packaging material
Towards scalable and degradable bioplastic films from Moringa oleifera gum/poly(vinyl alcohol) as packaging material Open
The use of plant gum-based biodegradable bioplastic films as a packaging material is limited due to their poor physicochemical properties. However, combining plant gum with synthetic degradable polymer and some additives can improve these …
View article: To Compare the Efficacy of Sub-Pecto-Interfascial Block with Erector Spinae Plane Block in Postoperative Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
To Compare the Efficacy of Sub-Pecto-Interfascial Block with Erector Spinae Plane Block in Postoperative Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Open
Objectives: Pain following sternotomy has always been an issue of major concern for anesthesiologists. The incidence of pain is as high as 49% at rest following coronary artery bypass grafting. We planned to utilize the sub-pecto-interfasc…
View article: Effects of intranasal dexmedetomidine versus intranasal midazolam as premedication in children with tetralogy of Fallot undergoing corrective cardiac surgery: A randomized trial
Effects of intranasal dexmedetomidine versus intranasal midazolam as premedication in children with tetralogy of Fallot undergoing corrective cardiac surgery: A randomized trial Open
Background: This prospective, randomized, double-blind trial was done to compare intranasal dexmedetomidine and intranasal midazolam as premedication for sedation and ease of child–parent separation in pediatric patients of tetralogy of Fa…
View article: कल, कशल और जञन: भरतय जञन परपर क शकषणशसतरय ववचन
कल, कशल और जञन: भरतय जञन परपर क शकषणशसतरय ववचन Open
भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा एक प्राचीन परंपरा रहीं है। वर्तमान में भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा को अपनाने के आग्रह के संदर्भ में एक सवाल शास्वत हो उठता है कि भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा में शिक्षा और शिक्षण से जुड़ी कौन-कौन सी अवधारणाएं रही हैं और वे समय के साथ कैसे परिवर्तित…
View article: Comparison of Systolic Time Ratio from Electrical Cardiometry Versus Echocardiography for Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic Function in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study
Comparison of Systolic Time Ratio from Electrical Cardiometry Versus Echocardiography for Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic Function in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study Open
Objective: To identify the correlation between systolic time ratio(STR) measured with electrical cardiometry (EC) device ICON (Osypka Medical, Berlin, Germany) and echocardiography in patients undergoing cardiac surgery and to find a nonin…
View article: Ideal Anesthetic Agent for Cardiac Electrophysiology Study and Catheter Ablation – A Pilot Study
Ideal Anesthetic Agent for Cardiac Electrophysiology Study and Catheter Ablation – A Pilot Study Open
Objectives: Patients suffering from supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) require diagnostic or therapeutic intervention in a cardiac electrophysiology (EP) laboratory. Some anesthetic medications may adversely affect cardiac EP and conductio…
View article: Comparison of Left Ventricular Global Longitudinal Strain with Ejection Fraction as a Predictor for Peri-operative IABP Insertion in Patients Undergoing Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Pilot Study
Comparison of Left Ventricular Global Longitudinal Strain with Ejection Fraction as a Predictor for Peri-operative IABP Insertion in Patients Undergoing Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Pilot Study Open
Background: Prophylactic use of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) mainly depends on left ventricular (LV) systolic function. Global longitudinal strain (GLS) is a robust prognostic parameter for LV strain. It has proved to be more sensitive…
View article: Quantum Dialogue Protocols: A Review
Quantum Dialogue Protocols: A Review Open
In recent years, quantum cryptography (QC) has received much attention in academic and commercial fields. It has proved to be a promising technology for ensuring the security of future data transmission. In this paper, we review the develo…
View article: Impact of pre-operative vitamin D deficiency on post-operative outcomes in adult cardiac surgery
Impact of pre-operative vitamin D deficiency on post-operative outcomes in adult cardiac surgery Open
Pleiotropic effects of Vitamin D (Vit D) on various cell types and causative association in the epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases is known for ages. Observational studies have successfully linked Vit D deficient states to critical il…
View article: Is Menstruation a Valid Reason to Postpone Cardiac Surgery?
Is Menstruation a Valid Reason to Postpone Cardiac Surgery? Open
Background: Cancellation of any scheduled surgery is a significant drain on health resources and potentially stressful for patients. It is frequent in menstruating women who are scheduled to undergo open heart surgery (OHS), based on the w…
View article: Bidirectional Quantum Secure Direct Communication Using Dense Coding of Four Qubit Cluster States
Bidirectional Quantum Secure Direct Communication Using Dense Coding of Four Qubit Cluster States Open
We are introducing an efficient bidirectional quantum secure direct communication protocol that employs the four qubit cluster states, creating a novel quantum channel based on dense coding between the transmitter and receiver. By dense co…
View article: Effect of change in tidal volume on left to right shunt across ventricular septal defect in children – A pilot study
Effect of change in tidal volume on left to right shunt across ventricular septal defect in children – A pilot study Open
Background : Pulmonary vascular resistance, an important determinant of shunting across ventricular septal defects (VSD), rises at both extremes of lung volume. Aims : We sought to determine the effect of changes in tidal volumes (VT) on p…
View article: Bilateral Whole Lung Lavage by Lung Isolation in a Child with Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
Bilateral Whole Lung Lavage by Lung Isolation in a Child with Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis Open
We present two rare cases of children who presented with progressive exertional breathlessness and dry cough. They also had history of bluish discoloration of mucous membranes, hands and feet on exertion. Both were diagnosed to have pulmon…
View article: Large Anterior Mediastinal Mass: Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography Guided Evaluation and Management
Large Anterior Mediastinal Mass: Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography Guided Evaluation and Management Open
The authors report a case of Large Anterior mediastinal mass in which Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) revealed a large mass that was compressing the right atrium, SVC, henceforth, TEE helped in guiding aspiration and surgical resec…
View article: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: Perioperative clinical practices and the Indian overview
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: Perioperative clinical practices and the Indian overview Open
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as a mechanical circulatory support system with rapid advancements in its technology. It has become an essential tool in the care of adults and children with severe cardiac and pulmona…
View article: Systematic position and habitat distribution modelling for reintroduction of critically endangered medicinal plant Pittosporum eriocarpum Royle (Pittosporaceae)
Systematic position and habitat distribution modelling for reintroduction of critically endangered medicinal plant Pittosporum eriocarpum Royle (Pittosporaceae) Open
Pittosporum eriocarpum Royle (Pittosporaceae) is an endemic and endangered species of Indian Western Himalaya which is found in the restricted pockets of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh only.The species is facing critical threats on its n…
View article: Articles to Appear in Future Issues
Articles to Appear in Future Issues Open
View article: A randomised controlled comparison of serratus anterior plane, pectoral nerves and intercostal nerve block for post-thoracotomy analgesia in adult cardiac surgery
A randomised controlled comparison of serratus anterior plane, pectoral nerves and intercostal nerve block for post-thoracotomy analgesia in adult cardiac surgery Open
SAPB and Pecs II blocks are simple single-shot effective alternatives to ICNB with a prolonged analgesic duration following thoracotomy and can potentially enhance pain-free recovery after cardiac surgery.
View article: Management of ruptured sinus of valsalva for device closure in a patient with haemophilia
Management of ruptured sinus of valsalva for device closure in a patient with haemophilia Open
The association of Hemophilia A and ruptured aneurysm of sinus of valsalva (RSOV) has never been reported to the best of our knowledge. We report the case of a 29-year-old male patient with Hemophilia type A who presented with a RSOV into …
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Articles to Appear in Future Issues Open
View article: Case Report: Favoring biventricular repair beyond the conventional boundaries with primary arterial switch operation in a young adult
Case Report: Favoring biventricular repair beyond the conventional boundaries with primary arterial switch operation in a young adult Open
Transposition of great arteries (TGA) presents in neonates or in infancy. We report a case of TGA with ventricular septal defect (VSD) and pulmonary stenosis (PS) in an adult male patient of 23 years age. Arterial switch operation with VSD…
View article: Comparison of grading of aortic stenosis between transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography in adult patients undergoing elective aortic valve replacement surgeries: A prospective observational study
Comparison of grading of aortic stenosis between transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography in adult patients undergoing elective aortic valve replacement surgeries: A prospective observational study Open
Our study shows that AVA measurement by continuity equation and DI are reliable in grading aortic stenosis while performing intraoperative TEE. Mean gradient and jet velocity can be significantly reduced.
View article: An Experience on Normothermic Beating Heart Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
An Experience on Normothermic Beating Heart Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy Open
Objective: To study the outcome of normothermic beating heart pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) performed in patients with chronic pulmonary thromboembolism. Methodology: A retrospective analysis of 15 patients who underwent PTE under …
View article: Use of Autologous Umbilical Cord Blood Transfusion in Neonates Undergoing Surgical Correction of Congenital Cardiac Defects: A Pilot Study
Use of Autologous Umbilical Cord Blood Transfusion in Neonates Undergoing Surgical Correction of Congenital Cardiac Defects: A Pilot Study Open
Background: Blood transfusion requirement during neonatal open heart surgeries is universal. Homologous blood transfusion (HBT) in pediatric cardiac surgery is used most commonly for priming of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) system and for p…
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: Atrioventricular Septal Defects
Atrioventricular Septal Defects Open
The atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) is a spectrum of disorders, ranging from partial AVSDs, transitional AVSDs to complete AVSDs as well as AVSD associated with heterotaxy syndrome and also Tetralogy of Fallot. All of these defects c…