Publications by authors named "Riju Nair"
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome complicating infective endocarditis - case report.
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann
May 2024
A 37-year-old lady with infective endocarditis of the mitral valve presented in congestive cardiac failure. However, the clinical scenario became complicated when she was also found to have antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Meticulous optimization and timely surgical intervention by a multidisciplinary team helped mitigate this not so common situation and lead to successful outcome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: This study analyzes the outcome of a protocol-based surgical approach for ventricular septal rupture (VSR). The study also clarifies the appropriate time for intervention.
Methods: This is a single-center retrospective analysis of all VSR cases evaluated between February 2006 and March 2020.
Peripartum native valve endocarditis without underlying risk factors.
Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- Infective endocarditis (IE) during pregnancy, while uncommon, can lead to serious complications for both mother and fetus.
- The article discusses a unique case of IE caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a healthy pregnant woman with no known risk factors, marking the first such documented case in the Indian subcontinent.
- Additionally, the article provides a brief overview of management recommendations for treating IE associated with MRSA.