Publications by authors named "Fahad Lakhdhir"

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as a major global health concern due to its association with increased mortality. While previous studies have indicated a link between NAFLD and mortality, variations in risk factors such as age, sex, and disease severity warrant a comprehensive meta-analysis to clarify these associations. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the overall cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality risk associated with NAFLD, considering various subgroups defined by age, sex, disease severity, presence of cirrhosis or fibrosis, study quality, and follow-up duration.

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  • The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of atorvastatin vs. rosuvastatin in preventing cardiovascular events in patients with existing cardiovascular disease.* -
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis of four studies involving 7,378 patients indicated no significant difference in outcomes like cardiovascular mortality or composite events between the two statins.* -
  • The findings suggest that atorvastatin and rosuvastatin have comparable efficacy in reducing cardiovascular risks, reinforcing their similar roles in secondary prevention strategies.*
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Inflammatory rheumatological conditions, also known as inflammatory rheumatic conditions (IRC), constitute a category of autoimmune and inflammatory ailments primarily affecting the musculoskeletal system, encompassing the joints, muscles, and connective tissues. The objective of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the impact of inflammatory rheumatological conditions (IRC) on post-acute coronary syndrome (ACS) outcomes. This study was performed as per the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines.

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There is increasing popularity in the use of herbal medicine for different ailments as these natural products are considered safer than conventional medicines; however, their use in dosage exceeding prescribed limits can result in serious toxic side effects. We present a case of a 63-year old male who presented with complaints of restlessness, nausea, vomiting and tingling sensation on his body and ECG evidence of bi-directional ventricular tachycardia. On interrogation, it was revealed that the patient had self-prepared and consumed large quantity of an herbal medication (containing toxic aconite roots) as therapy for erectile dysfunction resulting in a fatal outcome.

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