Publications by authors named "Rangashamaiah Sriranga"
Covid-19 Nationwide lockdown for social containment was implemented on the 23rd of March 2020. The objective of this study was to look at the impact of lockdown on STEMI (<24hrs window period). This study was done in 2 phases, 43 days before (phase1) and 43 days during lockdown (phase 2).
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- Snake bites are an underreported public health concern in certain regions, particularly in Africa and South Asia, with limited cases documented linking nonvenomous snake bites to acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
- A case report highlights a young, healthy man who developed unstable angina after being bitten by a green snake, demonstrating that ACS can occur even with nonvenomous snake envenomation.
- Emergency physicians should recognize that ACS can arise from any snake bite, not just those from venomous species, and should monitor patients closely for symptoms and ECG changes, as the onset of ACS may take time after the bite.