Publications by authors named "Dwarikaprasad Ramesh"
Article Synopsis
- This study examined differences between men and women in their presentation, treatment, and outcomes of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in a sample of 621 patients from South India.
- Women in the study were older and had a higher prevalence of hypertension and diabetes, often presenting with non-ST elevation ACS.
- Despite some differences in medication use, the rates of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) were similar for both genders, with women showing a slightly higher adjusted odds ratio.
Clinical Characteristics, Management Strategies, and In-Hospital Outcomes of Acute Coronary Syndrome in a Low Socioeconomic Status Cohort: An Observational Study From Urban India.
Clin Med Insights Cardiol
May 2020
Background: Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of mortality in India. There is scarcity of data on demographic profile and outcomes of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in low socioeconomic status (SES) population of India.
Objectives: This study was undertaken to determine the clinical presentation, management strategies, and in-hospital outcomes of ACS in low SES population.
Co-existence of Ebstein's anomaly of the tricuspid valve with rheumatic mitral stenosis is a very rare occurrence. We report the case of a young man who presented with progressive dyspnoea and was found to have rheumatic mitral stenosis with pulmonary hypertension and Ebstein's anomaly of the tricuspid valve. The patient underwent successful balloon mitral valvotomy resulting in marked improvement of symptoms.
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