Publications by authors named "Nadia Pakroo"
Article Synopsis
- - The study evaluated the effects of COVID-19 on the treatment of neck of femur fractures (NOFF) in two central London hospitals, comparing data from the first month of lockdown in 2020 to the same period in 2019.
- - Results showed a 11% increase in NOFF cases among acute referrals during the pandemic, with significant improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs) related to time to treatment and discharge rates.
- - Overall, the pandemic did not negatively impact the quality of care for NOFF patients; rather, it led to better treatment outcomes and emphasized the priority given to vulnerable patients during the health crisis.
Article Synopsis
- The study assesses how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted acute paediatric orthopaedic trauma referrals and operative caseload at a large hospital in London, comparing data from 2019 and the first six weeks of the 2020 lockdown.
- Findings revealed a significant reduction in trauma referrals during the lockdown, with a two-thirds decrease in cases and fewer sports-related injuries recorded.
- The research highlighted a shift to telemedicine for patient consultations, with a dramatic increase in virtual appointments and a corresponding decline in face-to-face visits, emphasizing a lasting change in healthcare delivery due to the pandemic.
Background: There is increasing evidence that the Brugada ECG pattern is a marker of subtle structural heart disease.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to characterize patients with Brugada syndrome (BrS) using cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) with late gadolinium enhancement (LGE).
Methods: BrS was diagnosed according to international guidelines.