Identifying Drug Prescription in Newly Diagnosed Hypertension Patients in India.

This study evaluated initial antihypertensive drug prescription patterns in Indian healthcare settings. An observational, cross-sectional, prospective prescription registry analyzed prescriptions for 4723 newly diagnosed hypertension patients. Additionally, it investigated the extent to which physicians adhered to either European or Indian hypertension guidelines.

Detection of anomalous left coronary artery origin from pulmonary artery in an adult patient presenting with monomorphic ventricular tachycardia.

A man in his early 50s presented to the emergency department (ED) with sudden onset of palpitation and presyncope. The 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) recorded in ED showed monomorphic ventricular tachycardia requiring cardioversion in view of haemodynamic instability. The patient was subsequently detected to have an anomalous left coronary artery origin from the pulmonary artery.

Atrial standstill in a young patient with ischemic stroke associated with inheritance of a novel HCN4 mutation.

We present a case of HCN4 gene mutation presenting with atrial standstill and stroke in the young.

Angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor in chronic heart failure and comorbidity management: Indian consensus statement.

Heart failure (HF) is a significant public health concern characterized by notable rates of morbidity and mortality. Multimorbidity, ranging from 43% to 98% among HF patients, significantly impacts prognosis and treatment response. HF management requires a holistic approach, including guideline-directed medical therapy.

Healing of periosteal pedicle graft in the treatment of gingival recession defects: A histological study in rabbits.

Purpose: Various surgical techniques are described in the literature to manage gingival recession defects but the histopathologic evidence to support the current available techniques, is scarce. Recently periosteal pedicle graft (PPG) has proven to be an effective treatment option to treat gingival recession defects (GRD) with results comparable to subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG).

Objective: The present histopathological study was done to evaluate the healing pattern of periosteal pedicle autogenous graft along with coronally advanced flap in the treatment of gingival recession defects.

Application of 4D printing in dentistry: A narrative review.

4D printing is an innovative digital manufacturing technology that originated by adding a fourth dimension, i.e., time, to pre-existing 3D technology or additive manufacturing (AM).

Expression of wound healing markers in gingival crevicular fluid following root-coverage procedures: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials.

Objective: Although several surgical techniques have been developed for treatment of gingival recession (GR), the underlying wound healing process remains relatively unexplored. This systematic review aimed to investigate the expression of wound healing markers in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) before and after surgical treatment of GR.

Design: Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) reporting changes in the expression of GCF markers following any root coverage surgical procedure were identified from 4 electronic databases and manual searches followed by data extraction and result synthesis.

Private Doctors' Perspective towards "Patient First" in TB Diagnostic Cascade, Hisar, India.

TB diagnosis has been simplified in India following advances in available diagnostic tools. This facilitates private doctors' "patient first" approach toward early diagnosis; however, costs remain high. India's NTEP established a TB diagnostic network, which is free for patients and incentivizes private doctors to participate.

ECG manifestations of occlusion of septal perforator of left anterior descending artery.

The fourth universal definition of MI defines requires presence of j point elevation in two contiguous leads except v2-3 where the elevation should be equal to or >2 mm in men (2.5 mm in <40 years) and 1.5 mm in women.

Temporary pacing through umbilical venous route for neonatal heart failure due to complete atrioventricular block.

We present a case of a neonate who presented with worsening heart failure due to congenital complete atrioventricular (AV) block, secondary to maternal anti Ro/SSA and anti-LA/SSB antibodies. The patient was implanted a temporary pacemaker in view of hemodynamic deterioration and subsequently was weaned off ionotropic support and referred for permanent epicardial pacemaker implantation. We report temporary pacemaker implantation in a neonate with hemodynamic instability as a stabilizing measure and discuss technical challenges for the same.

Creation of a Prototype Cochlear Training Model.

Objective: Creation of a novel 3D-printed physical cochlear model that demonstrated the feasibility of creating the model, and impact of a Graphical User Interface (GUI) system on training insertion metrics.

Study Design: Feasibility study with a pilot prospective data collection.

Setting: Tertiary academic center.

Clinical effectiveness of periosteal pedicle graft for the management of gingival recession defects-a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effectiveness of periosteal pedicle graft (PPG) in terms of root coverage and patient related outcomes. To the best of our knowledge this is the first systematic review with meta-analysis on PPG.

Material And Methods: A comprehensive search was performed using electronic and hand searches upto January 2023.

Stromal Vascular Fraction Cells from Individuals Who Have Previously Undergone Radiotherapy Retain Their Pro-Wound Healing Properties.

Beneficial effects have been observed following the transplant of lipoaspirates containing adipose-derived stem cells into chronic wounds caused by oncologic radiotherapy. It is not yet certain whether adipose-derived stem cells are resistant to radiation exposure. Therefore, the aims of this study were to isolate stromal vascular fraction from human breast tissue exposed to radiotherapy and determine the presence of adipose-derived stem cells.

Diagnostic reproducibility of the 2018 Classification of Gingival Recession Defects and Gingival Phenotype: A multicenter inter- and intra-examiner agreement study.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the inter- and intra-examiner agreement among international experts on the diagnosis of gingival recession defects using the 2018 Classification of Gingival Recession Defects and Gingival Phenotype as proposed in the 2017 World Workshop.

Methods: Standardized intraoral photographs from 28 gingival recession defects were evaluated twice by 16 expert periodontists. Recession type (RT), recession depth (RD), keratinized tissue width (KTW), gingival thickness (GT), detectability of the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ), and presence of root steps (RS) were recorded and used for the analysis.

Experts' Consensus on Use of Long-Acting Nitroglycerine in the Management of Angina and Chronic Coronary Syndrome in India.

Aim: To address the existing gaps in knowledge about long-acting nitroglycerine (LA-NTG) and provide recommendations to address these issues.

Methodology: Approved LA-NTG questionnaire that included 17 questions related to the role of LA-NTG in the management of angina and chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) was shared with 150 expert cardiologists from different regions from India. Results of these survey questionnaires were further discussed in 12 regional level meetings.

30-Day and 1-Year Outcomes With HYDRA Self-Expanding Transcatheter Aortic Valve: The Hydra CE Study.

Objectives: This study sought to evaluate the 30-day and 1-year safety and performance of the Hydra transcatheter aortic valve (THV) (in the treatment of symptomatic severe aortic stenosis in patients at high or extreme surgical risk.

Background: The Hydra THV is a novel repositionable self-expanding system with supra-annular bovine pericardial leaflets.

Methods: The Hydra CE study was a premarket, prospective, multicenter, single-arm study conducted across 18 study centers in Europe and Asia-Pacific countries.

Etiology of chronic atrioventricular block in young adults in a public university hospital in India.

In young adults, chronic atrioventricular (AV) block has scant systematic documentation in India. This prospective study included patients 18-40 years old, presenting with AV block without a reversible cause. There were 27 patients, aged 32 +/- 6.

Arrhythmia spectrum and outcome in children with myocarditis.

Introduction: Myocarditis remains an under-diagnosed entity among children. We evaluated the spectrum of electrocardiogram (ECG) changes and arrhythmias in children with myocarditis.

Methods: A single-center prospective observational study was conducted over a period of 18 months at a public university hospital, which included all cases with myocarditis from the ages of 1 month to 12 years.

Is left atrial fibrosis an independent determinant of atrial fibrillation in mitral stenosis?

We prospectively studied whether left atrial (LA) fibrosis is a determinant of atrial fibrillation (AF) in mitral stenosis in patients who underwent balloon mitral valvotomy. There were 2 groups: Group A (n = 16), with AF and Group B (n = 27), without AF. Fibrosis was assessed by MRI.

A Rare Case of Transposition of Great Arteries Uncovered With Progressive Rheumatic Aortic Stenosis.

The authors describe a case of transposition of great arteries with a large atrial septal defect with fusion of tricuspid valve leaflets and severe aortic stenosis. The latter two were likely rheumatic in etiology. The patient's condition improved after atrial switch and aortic valve replacement surgery.