Publications by authors named "Shovit Thapa"
Article Synopsis
- The text discusses the medicinal use of certain plant species, highlighting that improper use can lead to serious side effects like cardiac arrhythmias.
- An 80-year-old man experienced incessant ventricular tachycardia after consuming one of these herbs, requiring emergency treatment to restore a normal heart rhythm.
- The authors note that this seems to be the first reported case of such a severe reaction to the specific herb, and they aim to contribute to the understanding of similar medical incidents.
Introduction: Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction is frequently thought to be caused by incomplete blockage of the culprit artery, whereas ST elevation myocardial infarction is frequently thought to be caused by total occlusion of the culprit artery. The objective of the study was to find out the prevalence of occluded coronary arteries among non-ST elevation myocardial infarction patients department of cardiology of a tertiary care centre.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among non-ST elevation myocardial infarction patients in a tertiary care centre from 22 June 2020 to 21 June 2021 after taking ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee [Reference number: 4271 (6-11) E2 076/077].
Article Synopsis
- Acute renal infarction is a rare condition that often goes unrecognized due to its confusing symptoms, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment.
- A 28-year-old man from Nepal experienced sudden headache and severe flank pain, which led to his diagnosis of both a brain and kidney infarction, as well as other heart issues.
- It’s important for doctors to consider acute renal infarction in patients with thrombosis risk who show sudden flank pain symptoms to ensure timely treatment.