Patterns of cardiovascular diseases in COVID-19 patients admitted to tertiary cardiac care centre.

Objectives: To analyse the pattern of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in COVID-19 patients admitted to tertiary cardiac care centre.

Methods: We retrospectively analysed 511 adult patients admitted between July 1, 2020, and November 30, 2020, with COVID-19 infection and having either new onset or pre-existing CVDs. Clinical features, electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiography, chest X-ray, biomarkers, haematological and biochemical parameters were analysed.

The impact of COVID19 nationwide lock-down on STEMI hospitalization and outcomes in South India.

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).

Profile of coronary artery disease in indian rural youth (< 35 yrs).

Aims: To study the risk factors, clinical and angiographic profile of Indian rural youth (under 35yrs) presenting with Premature Coronary Artery Disease (PCAD).

Subjects: and Methods: The PCAD registry had 1628 patients who were aged below 35 years, of which 681 patients satisfied the entry criteria. The data was analysed by statistical software R version 3.

Outcomes of Implementing the Central Venous Catheter Bundle at a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India, at AIIMS, New Delhi.

Introduction: Central venous catheter (CVC) associated infection are many times higher in India compared to western countries. A group of interventions called as CVC bundle, if implemented effectively prevents CVC related complication.

Methodology: Our study was a prospective quasi-experimental study.

Disseminated cryptococcosis with adrenal and lung involvement in an immunocompetent patient.

Disseminated cryptococcosis usually occurs in immunocompromised patients. Occasionally, it affects immunocompetent persons and mimics tuberculosis in clinical presentation and radiological findings. Usually, it affects lungs and central nervous system.