Publications by authors named "G Wander"
Background: Various studies have documented gender differences in the management and outcomes of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in developed countries. Gender differences in the management of AMI in India is not known.
Objectives: To document the gender differences in the management and outcomes of AMI in India.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) practices and knowledge among people with hypertension (HTN) and their caregivers in North India, revealing low training and usage rates.
- Out of 2750 screened participants, only 18.1% utilized HBPM, with a significant urban-rural disparity (20.5% vs. 8.5%).
- Most participants learned HBPM informally, resulting in better practice scores compared to knowledge, highlighting a need for structured training to improve effective BP management.
Sympathetic Overdrive and Role of Beta-blockers in Various Forms of Heart Failure: A Consensus Statement from India.
J Assoc Physicians India
November 2024
In heart failure, sympathetic overdrive is evidenced by norepinephrine spillover, receptor level changes, etc. Beta-blockers continue to be the cornerstone of treatment in patients with chronic heart failure due to their ability to counteract sympathetic overdrive. Extensive clinical research has demonstrated that long-term beta-blocker treatment with metoprolol succinate, carvedilol, or bisoprolol enhances left ventricular function and reverses left ventricular remodeling, decreases hospitalization risk, and increases survival.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPregnancy is a period of substantial changes to the body's normal physiology, and the failure to adapt to these changes can lead to life-threatening pathology, particularly involving the cardiovascular system. In comparison to pre-pregnancy physiology, pregnant women have increased blood volume and physical demands which exert increased stress on the heart. This is important to consider in women with and without previously diagnosed cardiovascular disease, as the physiologic changes during pregnancy and postpartum can lead to sudden decompensation.
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- The study aims to examine the incidence and types of drug abuse among individuals under 30 years old who have experienced acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
- The research involved 153 patients, with 17 patients (11.1%) identified as drug abusers; common substances included opium, energy drinks, whey protein, inhaled marijuana, and heroin.
- Results indicate a significant increase in drug abuse trends over time, signaling a need for strict regulations to address this growing issue as it is a modifiable risk factor for ACS in young adults.