Publications by authors named "M K Ghose"
Atypical aortic origin of coronary artery (AAOCA) is a rare heart condition that has been identified in only a few autopsy cases and in some patients who have undergone angiographic evaluation. AAOCA is known to be closely linked with aortic valve malformations, with the most common type being the bicuspid aortic valve (BAV). A 77-year-old male with a medical history of hypertension and diabetes presented with dyspnea and orthopnea for three days.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCachexia increases the risk of therapeutic failure and reduces the quality of life for cancer patients. Patients with nutritional risks should be referred to a dietitian. Nutritional interventions primarily include meal adaptation and oral nutritional supplements.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPredictors of Escalation to Intensive Care Unit Level of Care Among Admissions for Alcohol Withdrawal.
J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect
September 2023
According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 14.5 million people ages 12 and older had alcohol abuse disorder. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) can be defined as a collection of physical symptoms experienced due to abrupt cessation of alcohol after long-term dependence.
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- - Cardiac tamponade is a critical emergency that requires immediate drainage of fluid to prevent cardiac arrest, often resulting from conditions like infection, trauma, or post-heart injury.
- - A case study describes a 40-year-old woman who experienced severe pain and breathing issues, leading to a diagnosis of cardiac tamponade confirmed by echocardiogram showing significant fluid buildup around the heart.
- - The patient's kidney issues were identified as stage V chronic kidney disease due to IgA nephropathy, a rare presentation when combined with cardiac tamponade, highlighting the need to investigate underlying causes of pericardial effusion.
Background: Stroke is a major leading global health complication. Identification and management of risk factors associated with stroke can help in prior detection, prevention, and improvement in patient care.
Purpose: To investigate the prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) and Vitamins B6, B12, and folate deficiency in stroke patients and also to assess other risk factors associated with ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.