Patterns of Perception of Cardiac Symptoms by Patients Presenting with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and their Knowledge of Coronay Artery Disease Risk Factors.

Background: Proper knowledge regarding Coronary Artery Disease and their risk factors is essential for the early recognition of the disease and its presentation. This study was conducted to identify pattern of clinical symptoms and knowledge regarding Coronary Artery Disease risk factors among ST-Elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients.

Methods: This cross-sectional, observational study was conducted among 340 ST-Elevation myocardial infarction patients in the inpatient Cardiology Department of Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre Nepal, from November 2020 to February 2021.

Safety and Efficacy of Single vs Dual Antiplatelets Therapy After Atrial Septal Defect Device Closure.

Background: Atrial septal defect device closure has become a standard procedure. Antiplatelet therapy is used to prevent thrombus formation in the device. There is no clear recommendation about the antiplatelets drugs.

Atrial Septal Defect Size and Rims on Transesophageal Echocardiogram.

Rims and size of atrial septal defect (ASD) are crucial for the success of transcatheter ASD closure. The maximal diameter and dimensions of various rims of the ASD are essential for sizing and optimal placement of the device. We aimed to study the size and rims of ASD in our patients.