Publications by authors named "Ravi K Thimmisetty"
Of all complications from central venous catheters (CVC) in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is one of the most devastating consequences. The option of catheter salvage is not an effective measure with metastatic infections. However, in patients with severe vasculopathy and/or near end-stage vascular disease, preservation of the venous access should be given utmost importance as the luxury of utilizing another vascular site is markedly limited.
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- A case of sinus node arrest resulting in symptomatic junctional bradycardia was observed due to oral phenytoin toxicity, which is uncommon.
- The patient, who had no prior heart issues, was taking phenytoin for seizures, indicating an unusual reaction to the medication.
- The report discusses the limited existing literature on bradycardia linked to oral phenytoin and explores the underlying mechanisms of cardiac toxicity from this drug.