Use of Statin and Target Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol attainment among post-ST elevation myocardial infarction patients in Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Background: and objective: Lipid-lowering is an important intervention to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in the secondary prevention of STEMI. There is no study to analyze the use of statin and LDL-C treatment target attainment among STEMI patients in Nepal. This study aims to assess the use of statin and LDL-C treatment target attainment among STEMI patients.

Congenital unilateral absence of right pulmonary artery with VSD and wide aortopulmonary window in an adult patient: a case report.

Unlabelled: Unilateral absence of pulmonary artery (UAPA) is a very rare condition, with an estimated prevalence of 1 in 200,000 population, which is commonly associated with various cardiovascular anomalies or can occur in an isolated manner. Isolated cases survive to adulthood and remain asymptomatic, but they may frequently experience hemoptysis, repeated infections, or symptoms like dyspnea and chest pain. Due to the rarity of the disorder and its ambiguous appearance, diagnosis can be very challenging.

Patterns of Perception of Cardiac Symptoms by Patients Presenting with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and their Knowledge of Coronay Artery Disease Risk Factors.

Background: Proper knowledge regarding Coronary Artery Disease and their risk factors is essential for the early recognition of the disease and its presentation. This study was conducted to identify pattern of clinical symptoms and knowledge regarding Coronary Artery Disease risk factors among ST-Elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients.

Methods: This cross-sectional, observational study was conducted among 340 ST-Elevation myocardial infarction patients in the inpatient Cardiology Department of Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre Nepal, from November 2020 to February 2021.

Cardiovascular disease risk factors distribution and clustering across different geographic levels in Nepal.

Background: In an effort to reduce the burgeoning problem of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), it is imperative to understand the variation of risk factors across different geographic regions. This study aims to shed light on examining the leading risk factors of CVD and it's clustering across Nepal.

Methods: Data from a nationally representative survey were analyzed to estimate the distribution of four major risk factors (high blood pressure, overweight, obesity, and smoking) of cardiovascular diseases.

Feasibility and Safety of Distal Radial Artery Access in Anatomical Snuffbox for Coronary Angiography and Coronary Intervention.

Background: There is limited data on feasibility and safety of coronary interventions performed using radial artery at anatomical snuffbox as vascular access point in South Asian region. Our study attempts to evaluate the feasibility and safety of coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention using transradial access at anatomical snuffbox.

Methods: Transradial access at anatomical snuffbox was attempted in 128 consecutive patients, who were planned for coronary angiography and/or percutaneous coronary intervention.