Evaluation of relationship between common carotid artery intima-media thickness and coronary in-stent restenosis: A case-control study.

Aim: The study was intended to evaluate relationship of common carotid artery intima-media thickness (CIMT) with coronary in-stent restenosis (ISR) and to assess clinical profile of patients to determine the predictors of coronary ISR.

Methods: This was a single-center, case-control study performed between December 2012 and February 2015 in India. The study population consisted of PCI-treated patients with ISR ( = 32) and those without any post-PCI symptoms at least 6 months prior to the study period ( = 40).

A Prospective Study on Prevalence and Causes of Anaemia in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome.

Introduction: Anaemia is a contributor for adverse prognosis in Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), but the epidemiology and causes of anaemia in such patients is not defined.

Aim: To study the prevalence and aetiology of anaemia in hospitalized patients with ACS.

Materials And Methods: All consecutive patients admitted with ACS from January to March, 2010 were included.

IgE- and IgG mediated severe anaphylactic platelet transfusion reaction in a known case of cerebral malaria.

Background: Allergic reactions occur commonly in transfusion practice. However, severe anaphylactic reactions are rare; anti-IgA (IgA: Immunoglobulin A) in IgA-deficient patients is one of the well-illustrated and reported causes for such reactions. However, IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction through blood component transfusion may be caused in parasitic hyperimmunization for IgG and IgE antibodies.