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Position statement from the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Cardiological Society of India, Indian Academy of Neurology and Vascular Society of India on gastrointestinal bleeding and endoscopic procedures in patients on antiplatelet and/or anticoagulant therapy
AbstractAntiplatelet and/or anticoagulant agents (collectively known as antithrombotic agents) are used to reduce the risk of thromboembolic events in patients with conditions such as atrial fibrillation, acute coronary syndrome, recurrent stroke prevention, deep vein thrombosis, hypercoagulable states and endoprostheses. Antithrombotic-associated gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is an increasing burden due to the growing population of advanced age with multiple comorbidities and the expanding indications for the use of antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants. GI bleeding in antithrombotic users is associated with an increase...
Source: Indian Journal of Gastroenterology - June 5, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

The predictive value of the hepatorenal index for detection of impaired glucose metabolism in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
ConclusionUltrasonographically acquired HRI has a significant predictive impact on the detection of prediabetes and diabetes in patients with NAFLD.
Source: Indian Journal of Gastroenterology - March 16, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Acute intractable vomiting: Do I belong somewhere else?
We present three cases of NMOSD that presented with intractable vomiting and were treated in a Gastroenterology facility prior to their diagnosis.
Source: Indian Journal of Gastroenterology - August 8, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

An Unusual Cause of Abdominal Pain in a Young, Hypertensive Female
Question: A 21-year-old woman of Indian descent presented with subacute left upper quadrant abdominal pain. The pain was sharp, severe, and elicited by food. She denied diarrhea, constipation, and weight loss. Her past medical history was significant for hypertension diagnosed as a teenager and ischemic stroke, attributed to Moya-Moya disease, and treated with stenting and bypass of the left middle cerebral and internal carotid arteries. Her medications included amlodipine, aspirin, and topiramate.
Source: Gastroenterology - January 17, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Kevin L. Huang, Yih C. Lin, Kellee L. Oller Tags: Electronic Clinical Challenges and Images in GI Source Type: research