Prevalence of atrial fibrillation in Northern Sri Lanka: a study protocol for a cross-sectional household survey.

Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia globally. It is associated with a fivefold risk in stroke, but early diagnosis and effective treatment can reduce this risk. AF is often underdiagnosed, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) where screening for AF is not always feasible or considered common practice in primary care settings.

Impact of COVID-19 on non-COVID intensive care unit service utilization, case mix and outcomes: A registry-based analysis from India.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been responsible for over 3.4 million deaths globally and over 25 million cases in India. As part of the response, India imposed a nation-wide lockdown and prioritized COVID-19 care in hospitals and intensive care units (ICUs).

A national survey of critical care services in hospitals accredited for training in a lower-middle income country: Pakistan.

Purpose: To describe the extent and variation of critical care services in Pakistan.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in all intensive care units (ICUs) recognised for postgraduate training to determine administration, infrastructure, equipment, staffing, and training.

Results: There were 151 hospitals recognised for training, providing 2166 ICU beds and 1473 ventilators.