Publications by authors named "Afrasayab Khan"

Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) often necessitates combination diuretic therapy when patients develop resistance to loop diuretics alone. Understanding baseline characteristics predictive of successful decongestion is essential for tailoring treatment strategies. This systematic review aimed to identify baseline characteristics associated with successful decongestion in ADHF patients undergoing combination diuretic therapy and to evaluate the effectiveness and risks of these therapies.

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Lung cancer (LC) is a significant global health issue, particularly among smokers, and is characterized by high rates of incidence and mortality. This comprehensive review offers detailed insights into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize early detection and personalized treatment strategies for LC. By critically evaluating the limitations of conventional methodologies, we emphasize the innovative potential of AI-driven risk prediction models and imaging analyses to enhance diagnostic precision and improve patient outcomes.

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Septic pulmonary embolism (SPE) is a rare complication that happens when infected thrombi from the original site of infection break off and travel to the pulmonary blood vessels, causing an infarction or an abscess. Cases were reported on SPE, with tricuspid or pulmonary valve endocarditis being the most common primary site, especially in intravenous drug abusers. There are, however, very few reports of SPE brought on by septic cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST).

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