Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose stabilized clove oil nanoemulsified orodispersible films: Study of physicochemical properties, release profile, mucosal permeation, and anti-bacterial activity.

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)-based nanoemulsions for quick dissolving orodispersible (OD) films were prepared to encapsulate clove oil (CO) to harness its anti-bacterial properties. The influence of additives maltodextrin, pectin, and glycerol on the OD films was studied. The nanoemulsion particle size varied from 135 nm to 195 nm.

Profiling of semiochemicals from three stored product beetles by headspace solid-phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

This work focuses on the profiling of semiochemicals (SCS) from , and by headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) technique. Totally, 6, 9 and 8 volatile compounds (VCS) were detected from , and , respectively. As a result of pherobase analysis and preference bioassay, stearic acid (); nonanal, lauric acid and stearic acid (); stearic acid () were identified as new SCS that could be useful for integrated pest management (IPM) practices.

Bilateral coronary ostial lesions in cardiovascular syphilis treated by means of percutaneous coronary stenting.

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Incidence and predictors of atrial septal defect after percutaneous transvenous mitral commissurotomy - a transesophageal echocardiographic study of 209 cases.

Background: The incidence of atrial septal defect (ASD) after percutaneous transvenous mitral commissurotomy (PTMC) ranges from 15.2% to 92% in small studies.

Aim: To estimate the incidence of atrial septal defect (ASD) following PTMC and to determine the factors contributing to its development.

Modified technique of Joseph balloon mitral valvuloplasty.

Joseph balloon mitral valvuloplasty is a single balloon procedure for severe symptomatic mitral stenosis. We present a case where difficulty was encountered in advancing the balloon catheter across the mitral valve by standard technique. As the left atrium was grossly dilated, every time the balloon was tracked over the 0.

Circumferential stent fracture: novel detection and treatment with the use of StentBoost.

Circumferential stent fracture is extremely uncommon, and in rare cases, it can cause stent thrombosis. Recognizing stent fracture can be difficult on conventional fluoroscopy because of poor stent radiopacity. We found that StentBoost image acquisition yields improved visibility of stent struts, enabling the identification of stent fracture and the precise positioning of new stents over previously stented segments.

Acute severe mitral regurgitation following balloon mitral valvotomy: echocardiographic features, operative findings, and outcome in 50 surgical cases.

Objective: To analyze the echocardiographic and operative findings with respect to mitral valve anatomy in individuals undergoing emergency surgery for acute severe mitral regurgitation (MR) following balloon mitral valvotomy (BMV). In addition, the clinical profile and outcomes are highlighted.

Background: Acute severe MR is a major complication of BMV.

Tombstone-like electrocardiographic changes during exercise stress test.

A 45-year-old man showed tombstone-like electrocardiographic change during stage 1 of stress testing, using Bruce protocol. The raw rhythm strip did not show any ST-T changes. These pseudochanges were probably the result of computer-synthesized averaging algorithm errors.

Modified technique of BMV for severe submitral stenosis.

We present a case where difficulty was encountered during balloon mitral valvotomy (BMV) because of severe submitral stenosis. As the orifice was 0.4 cm² at submitral level the BMV balloon catheter could not enter the left ventricle.

Remote infarction following percutaneous transluminal septal myocardial ablation: a report of two cases.

Percutaneous transluminal septal myocardial ablation is an established therapeutic option for symptomatic hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy refractory to medical therapy. It is a safe procedure in experienced hands, but complications can occur. We report two cases of right ventricular myocardial infarction with inferior wall infarction that occurred after alcohol ablation of the septum.

Novel transcatheter closure of internal iliac arteriovenous malformation.

Arteriovenous malformations arising from iliac arteries are rare anomalies. Percutaneous embolization of such malformations is an established therapeutic option. In this paper, we will describe a case, wherein the internal iliac artery feeding a giant arteriovenous fistula was closed using a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) duct occluder percutaneously.

Incidence and predictors of left atrial thrombus in patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis and sinus rhythm: a transesophageal echocardiographic study.

Background: Rheumatic mitral stenosis (MS) predisposes to left atrial (LA) thrombus formation. The reported incidence of LA clot formation in sinus rhythm (SR) is 2.4-13.

The Electrocardiogram of an ER Patient With Chest Pain.

The electrocardiogram (ECG) is an essential investigation in the evaluation of chest pain in the emergency room (ER). Correct interpretation of the ECG findings, determines the diagnosis and management strategy. This ECG spot diagnosis will improve the skills of the residents and physicians working in ER.

Removal of broken balloon mitral valvotomy coiled guidewire from giant left atrium using indigenous snare.

Balloon mitral valvotomy (BMV) is a safe and effective therapy for rheumatic mitral stenosis. During the procedure, the coiled portion of 0.025 in.

Cardiac tumour in a patient with rheumatic heart disease.

A 45-year-old female known to suffer from rheumatic heart disease (RHD), presented with breathlessness of 1 year duration. Two-dimensional echocardiography revealed significant mitral and aortic valve disease mandating double valve replacement. In addition, an unusual finding in the form of a well-defined, densely calcified intramyocardial left ventricular mass was noted on echocardiography.