Isolated diastolic hypertension and cardiovascular outcomes across different diagnostic guidelines: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: This systematic review aims to determine the impact of isolated diastolic hypertension (IDH) on cardiovascular outcomes.

Methods: We searched only English language articles on PubMed and SCOPUS until July 31, 2023 to investigate the association between IDH and cardiovascular outcomes.

Results: This meta-analysis of 19 studies evaluated the impact of different hypertension diagnostic guidelines (ACC/AHA: American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology; JNC7: Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure; NICE/ESC: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence/European Society of Cardiology) on hypertension-related outcomes.

Exploring the Link between Anticoagulation, Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review.

The impact of oral anticoagulants (OACs) on cognitive impairment and dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) is not well characterized. This systematic review aims to address this knowledge gap. SCOPUS and PubMed searches were conducted to identify articles in the English language investigating the association between the use of OACs and cognitive impairment and dementia.

Extranodal Rosai-Dorfman Disease: a rare presentation involving anterior chest wall in a middle-aged female.

Rosai-Dorfman Disease is a rare benign disorder involving overproduction of immune cells, causing swollen lymph nodes and, in rare cases, the sternum. The sternal involvement may cause chest pain and masses. Diagnosis is confirmed through clinical examination, biopsy, and imaging.

Study Protocol: IMPETUS: Implementing a Uniform Stroke Care Pathway in Medical Colleges of India: IMPETUS .

Introduction: In India, a national program for stroke (national programme for the control of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and stroke) and stroke management guidelines exist. Its successful implementation would need an organized system of stroke care in practice. However, many challenges exist including lack of awareness, prehospital notification systems, stroke ready hospitals, infrastructural weaknesses, and rehabilitation.