Publications by authors named "Tausif Syed"
Cardiovascular complications during delivery hospitalizations in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in pregnancy.
Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol
September 2024
Objective: While the association between metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and long-term cardiovascular risks has been studied, the impact of MASLD on cardiovascular events during delivery hospitalizations remains relatively unexplored. This study aims to examine the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and cardiac arrhythmias in pregnant patients with MASLD and identify potential risk factors.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of hospital discharge records from the National Inpatient Sample database between 2009 and 2019 was conducted to assess maternal cardiovascular outcomes.
Introduction: End-stage liver disease (ESLD) presents a multifaceted challenge that encompasses not only physical but also emotional, psychological, and social dimensions. This study aims to explore the experiences of ESLD patients within the United States healthcare system.
Methods: Utilizing a convenience sampling methodology, 15 ESLD patients from a tertiary care hospital in the USA participated in semi-structured interviews between April 2023 and January 2024.
Background: Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a safe and effective therapy for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). Data on FMT for CDI in patients with underlying inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are emerging but conflicting. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to describe the efficacy and safety of FMT for CDI in IBD and its impact on IBD outcomes.
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- Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare skin condition characterized by the development of sterile pustules that usually resolves on its own.
- The case involves a middle-aged woman who experienced severe health issues, including fluid nonresponsive circulatory shock and multiple organ dysfunction, as a result of AGEP.
- AGEP is notable for its serious potential complications, even though it generally subsides without medical intervention.
Pacemaker-Associated Post-cardiac Injury Syndrome Presenting with Tamponade and Recurrent Pleural Effusion.
Clin Med Insights Case Rep
October 2020
Article Synopsis
- - Post-cardiac injury syndrome (PCIS) is an immune-related condition primarily affecting the pericardium and sometimes the heart and pleura, occurring in about 1% to 2% of patients after pacemaker insertion.
- - A 62-year-old female developed PCIS eight weeks post-pacemaker surgery, experiencing severe complications including impending cardiac tamponade and recurrent pleural effusions.
- - Despite treatment with steroids, her pleural effusions persisted and she ultimately required a procedure called talc pleurodesis, emphasizing the importance of recognizing PCIS in similar post-operative cases.
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- A study aimed to determine the prevalence of arrhythmias in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) using data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample from 2012 to 2014.
- It was found that patients with IBD were less likely to be hospitalized for dysrhythmias compared to those without IBD (9.7% vs 14.2%).
- Contrary to previous beliefs about higher arrhythmia rates in IBD patients, this study indicates that IBD patients have lower hospitalization rates for arrhythmias in comparison to the general population.
Postpartum pulmonary hypertension (PPPHT) is an extremely rare disorder, with few reported cases. Late diagnosis and treatment are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We present an 18-year-old female patient who presented four-week postpartum with a typical submissive pulmonary embolism picture subsequently diagnosed as postpartum pulmonary hypertension.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWhen health care proxies are in charge of pain management, it may become very difficult to address the patient's pain if the health care proxy has misconceptions about analgesics. We report a case of an 87-year-old lady who was found to be pulseless, and after successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), was intubated and remained so for over a month in the intensive care unit (ICU). The medical team could not provide the patient with pain medication, as the daughter who was the surrogate decision-maker did not allow the administration of any pain medication in the false belief that it would kill the patient.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Numerous new approaches have been described over the years to improve the cosmetic outcomes of thyroid surgery. Transoral approach is a new technique that aims to achieve superior cosmetic outcomes by concealing the incision in the oral cavity.
Methods: Transoral thyroidectomy through vestibular approach was performed in two institutions on cadaveric models.