Publications by authors named "Palwinder Sodhi"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the occurrence and risk factors for heart failure (HF) after successful cardioversion of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.
- A total of 755 patients underwent cardioversion, and the retrospective analysis focused on 451 patients who met specific criteria, revealing that 7.3% developed new or worsening HF symptoms despite maintaining sinus rhythm.
- Key risk factors identified for heart failure post-cardioversion included a history of previous HF hospitalization, higher body mass index (BMI), and valve disease, with anti-arrhythmic drug use showing a marginal significance.
A 30-year-old male presented to the emergency department with dyspnea, fatigue, orthopnea, and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea for the past three months. The patient admitted to anabolic steroid use for the past 11 years. Transthoracic echocardiography was significant for severely dilated left ventricle, diffuse hypokinesis, ejection fraction < 15%, and grade II diastolic dysfunction.
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