Publications by authors named "D Sundaram"
Bariatric surgery association with risk of recurrent stroke hospitalization among older stroke survivors with obesity: A national inpatient sample study (2016-2019).
Obes Pillars
December 2024
Background And Aims: The paucity of large-scale data exploring the effect of prior bariatric surgery on recurrent stroke outcomes in older individuals with obesity who survived a stroke led us to address the gap, with an emphasis on the risk of recurrent stroke and its trends.
Methods: Retrospective analysis of the National Inpatient Sample data from 2016 to 2019. Older individuals with obesity who survived a stroke (>65 years) and had a recurrent acute ischemic stroke (AIS) hospitalization, with or without prior bariatric surgery (PBS), were identified using ICD-10 codes.
Introduction: Hypertension is associated with left ventricular hypertrophy/enlargement/fibrosis and atrial ectopic rhythm, leading to an increased risk of Atrial Fibrillation (AF). We aimed to stratify the effect of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEi) and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB) on the risk of AF.
Methods: PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases were screened, and cross-citation was conducted for studies reporting AF in hypertensive patients on ACEi and ARB.
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- Waterpipe smoking (WPS) is increasingly popular, particularly in the Middle East, and is linked to oral health issues like nicotine stomatitis (NS), which is inflammation due to tobacco heat and chemicals.
- A study in Kuwait with 211 participants found that 26.1% had NS, with a significant number being both waterpipe smokers and hot beverage drinkers.
- Results indicate a correlation between NS and higher tobacco use; therefore, strategies to reduce WPS are necessary, and more research is needed to understand cause-and-effect relationships.
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- Recent advancements in aerosol therapy have prompted a study on its use in critically ill patients in Indian ICUs, noting a lack of prior research in this area.
- The study tracked 218 patients over four weeks, revealing that a majority (72.48%) received a high volume of aerosols, predominantly bronchodilators, using jet nebulizers.
- Findings indicate a diverse application of aerosol therapy, with minimal adjustments to ventilator settings during treatment sessions.
The human tongue consists of various kinds of papillae which form its characteristic morphology. Among these papillae, the foliate papillae may become enlarged and inflamed causing a condition called as foliate papillitis. The treatment of this disease includes relieving all causes of trauma such as sharp teeth, ill-fitting dentures, etc.
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