Publications by authors named "Fiza Mushtaq"
Objective: To identify possible tests along with their accuracies that may be used to diagnose irritable bowel syndrome.
Methods: The systematic review comprised literature search on Cochrane Library, PubMed, Science Direct and Elsevier databases for randomised controlled trials and cohort studies conducted from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2022, using appropriate key words and Boolean operators. Focus was kept on studies that reported irritable bowel syndrome diagnosis as the primary outcome.
Traditionally, left-sided upper extremity (LUE) access has been preferred in patients undergoing endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) to manage aortic aneurysms and decrease the risk of cerebrovascular adverse events. Recently, right-sided upper extremity access (RUE) has gained popularity owing to its greater maneuverability and ergonomics. However, synthesized data comparing the safety and efficacy of RUE and LUE accesses are limited.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this study, we aim to discuss the long-term clinical outcomes of intravascular ultrasound imaging-guided percutaneous intervention (IVUS-PCI) versus angiography-guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in complex coronary lesions over a mean period of 2 years. A systematic search and meta-analysis were conducted to assess the efficacy of using intravascular ultrasound or optical coherence tomography guidance in coronary artery stenting compared to angiography. A total of 11 randomized controlled trials with 6740 patients were included.
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- - Endovascular aortic repair is gaining attention for treating abdominal aortic aneurysms, with a key focus on comparing transfemoral access (TFA) and upper extremity access (UEA).
- - A study involving 9,403 participants found that TFA significantly reduced the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, and spinal cord ischemia, while also requiring less contrast agent and shortening fluoroscopy time.
- - Despite benefits in certain risk factors, there were no significant differences in technical success, 30-day mortality rates, or hospital stay duration between the two access methods, indicating the need for more large-scale studies.
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- * A thorough literature search identified 5 randomized controlled trials involving 18,848 participants, focusing on how BA impacts LDL-C and other lipid levels, as well as clinical outcomes like heart attacks and mortality rates.
- * Results indicated that BA significantly reduced various cholesterol measures and had positive effects on clinical outcomes, such as lowering risks for heart-related issues, but showed no significant difference in major adverse cardiac events (MACE) or all-cause mortality.