Publications by authors named "Faika Usman"
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- South Asians with rheumatological conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the UK face a 1.5 times greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), yet there is a lack of educational resources tailored to their cultural needs.
- A new intervention was developed by adapting an existing cognitive behavioral education program, using the Ecological Validity Model and feedback from South Asian patients to ensure cultural relevance.
- The final product is a free, 25-minute online resource that covers RA, its CVD risks, and encourages healthy living while addressing cultural topics, designed to be accessible for non-English speakers.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a rare and serious complication of hormonal treatment for induction of ovulation. Haemoconcentration owing to the large fluid shift from the intravascular to the peritoneal cavity resulting in increased blood viscosity that can lead to arterial and venous occlusion. Thromboembolic stroke, cerebral venous thrombosis and systemic arteriovenous thrombosis have been reported in OHSS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is emerging as an alternative procedure to carotid endarterectomy. It is mostly performed in patients with high surgical risk. Many centers in Pakistan have started CAS.
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