Publications by authors named "Nida Imran"
Objective: We describe discussions about the lung cancer treatment decision-making process across the patient journey from the perspective of patients and caregivers with diverse experiences of living with lung cancer.
Methods: Patient preference studies show individuals with lung cancer usually favor more aggressive treatments despite adverse events (AEs), in pursuit of better survival. However, patients are frequently passive in treatment decisions, suggesting there are barriers impairing patients' abilities to engage in shared decision-making.
Objective: To determine the effect of Ivabradine in lowering heart rate and quality of life in chronic heart failure patients.
Methods: The observational study was conducted in the out-patient department of the National Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Karachi, from December 2016 to June 2017, and comprised chronic heart failure patients aged 30-70 years who were on 5mg Ivabradine for 8-weeks. Heart rate was evaluated through electrocardiogram, and health-related quality of life was measured using the validated questionnaire.