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The Indian consensus guidance on stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: An emphasis on practical use of nonvitamin K oral anticoagulants.
Abstract The last ten years have seen rapid strides in the evolution of nonvitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). For the preparation of this consensus, a comprehensive literature search was performed and data on available trials, subpopulation analyses, and case reports were analyzed. This Indian consensus document intends to provide guidance on selecting the right NOAC for the right patients by formulating expert opinions based on the available trials and Asian/Indian subpopulation analyses of these trials. A section has been dedicated to the curren...
Source: Indian Heart J - December 1, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dalal J, Bhave A, Oomman A, Vora A, Saxena A, Kahali D, Poncha F, Gambhir DS, Chaudhuri JR, Sinha N, Ray S, Iyengar SS, Banerjee S, Kaul U, SPAF Academy India experts Tags: Indian Heart J Source Type: research

Young Stroke: An Unusual Presentation of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
We report a case of ARVD presenting with features of acute ischemic cerebrovascular stroke. The suspicion of ARVD came only when the echocardiogram revealed dilatation and abnormal wall motion of the right ventricle in the presence of certain ECG findings consistent with ARVD. The diagnosis was later confirmed by cardiac MRI which is one of the most specific diagnostic tests for ARVD.
Source: Neurology India - December 19, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Jignesh M Parikh Gaurav Ganeshwala Navin Mathew Anil Venkitachalam Krishna Upas Natarajan Source Type: research

Outcome of CentriMag ™ extracorporeal mechanical circulatory support use in critical cardiogenic shock (INTERMACS 1) patients
ConclusionOur results demonstrate an excellent outcome with the use of the CentriMag ™ device in this seriously ill population. Despite requiring multiple procedures, over 58% of patients were discharged from hospital with 5-year survival of 46%.
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - September 29, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Selective hand motor cortex lesions masquerading as & #8220;Pseudoperipheral Nerve Palsy & #8221;
Bhaskara P Shelley, Prakash Harishchandra, Acharya K DevadasAnnals of Indian Academy of Neurology 2020 23(5):688-693 Strategic cortical lesions involving the hand motor cortex (HMC) presenting acutely as distal upper limb pure motor weakness certainly do need to be differentiated on clinical grounds from “pseudoperipheral palsy.” This rare phenotype can imitate peripheral motor nerve deficits and should not be easily overlooked. The? isolated “central hand and finger weakness” presenting as an acute onset of varying combinations such as pseudomedian, pseudoradial,...
Source: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology - December 8, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Bhaskara P Shelley Prakash Harishchandra Acharya K Devadas Source Type: research

What Are the Complications of Sickle Cell Trait?
Discussion Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders where there are abnormal hemoglobin molecules and the red blood cells take on a characteristic sickled shape instead of a rounded shape. Sickled hemoglobin provides an evolutionary advantage of giving the individual increased protection against severe and cerebral malaria. The sickled shape doesn’t move through the vascular system as well and therefore is more likely to aggregate in small vessels causing an increased risk of vaso-occlusive disease, acute chest syndrome, splenic sequestration, and priapism. There is also an increased risk of ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - September 4, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news