Publications by authors named "Namrata Gaur"
Article Synopsis
- * Current guidelines recommend early combination therapy using four drug classes, especially ARNI, which significantly reduces morbidity and mortality in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).
- * A national consensus by Indian cardiology experts emphasizes that ARNI should be initiated early in HFrEF patients, including those hospitalized, and can also benefit patients with preserved and mildly reduced ejection fractions.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in India. CKD often coexists with heart failure (HF), diabetes, and hypertension. All these comorbidities are risk factors for renal impairment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCurrent Place of SGLT2i in the Management of Heart Failure: An Expert Opinion from India.
J Assoc Physicians India
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are new medications that not only help control blood sugar in T2DM but also provide significant cardiovascular benefits for HF patients.
- * Evidence shows that SGLT2i can enhance heart function and improve outcomes in HF whether patients have diabetes or not, making them valuable for a wide range of HF patients, especially in India.
Role of Bisoprolol in Heart Failure Management: A Consensus Statement from India.
J Assoc Physicians India
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- - In India, heart failure (HF) is a significant health issue, impacting younger individuals compared to Western countries, but many patients do not receive proper medical treatment.
- - Selective β-1 blockers, like bisoprolol, are important in treating HF because they help lower heart rate and reverse negative heart and blood vessel changes associated with the condition.
- - Despite the benefits of bisoprolol for various HF cases and comorbid conditions, its use in India remains suboptimal, prompting a consensus on its effectiveness and recommending it for better patient care.
Closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs) can be achieved by various methods right from direct closure to patch closure using various materials viz. pericardium, Dacron and Teflon, to device closure using percutaneous techniques. Although percutaneous techniques are the most commonly practised method in developed countries, a subset of patients will require surgical closure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRight ventricular outflow tract obstruction secondary to an isolated organized thrombus is a rare entity. Proper diagnosis of this condition is essential for the survival of such patients. We describe the case of a middle aged woman who presented with dyspnea and decreased effort tolerance, and was managed with surgical excision of a firm mass which was identified as organized thrombus.
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