Publications by authors named "Bhagwanpreet Kaur"
Prophylactic placement of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters prior to performing bariatric surgery is an intervention of unclear safety and efficacy with disagreement between current practice guidelines. To better characterize the risk and benefit of IVC filter insertion prior to bariatric surgery based on the current evidence. A systematic review of the literature of patients with prophylactic IVC filter insertion prior to bariatric surgery was performed and 32 studies were identified for inclusion into the review, of which none were randomized controlled trials.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFibrin and Thrombin Sealants in Vascular and Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg
September 2020
Objective: In vascular and cardiac surgery, the ability to maintain haemostasis and seal haemorrhagic tissues is key. Fibrin and thrombin based sealants were introduced as a means to prevent or halt bleeding during surgery. Whether fibrin and thrombin sealants affect surgical outcomes is poorly established.
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- Behavioral counseling using digital platforms is effective for reducing systolic blood pressure (SBP), but there's variation in outcomes across different trials.
- In a review of 17 controlled trials involving almost 5,800 participants, digital counseling led to a significant SBP reduction compared to control groups, with greater effectiveness seen in trials that used multiple intervention components and a structured behavioral change model.
- The findings suggest that integrating advanced digital health interventions can enhance medical treatment outcomes for hypertension, highlighting potential for innovation in clinical practice.