Publications by authors named "Thulasi Ram Gudi"
Heart failure remains a leading cause of hospitalization and death, and presents a significant challenge for healthcare providers despite the advancements in its management. This umbrella review aimed to pool the results of meta-analyses on the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors in the treatment of heart failure patients. A literature search was done on five databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Global Index Medicus, and Science Direct for articles with full texts available online.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFElectrocardiography (ECG) parameters are significant in the prognosis of ischemia and other cardiovascular conditions. Reperfusion or revascularization techniques are essential in reestablishing blood flow to ischemic tissues. This study aims to demonstrate the association between percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a revascularization technique, and the electrocardiography (ECG) parameter, QT dispersion (QTd).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPopulation Risk Factors for Severe Disease and Mortality in COVID-19 in the United States during the Pre-Vaccine Era: A Retrospective Cohort Study of National Inpatient Sample.
Med Sci (Basel)
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- - The study analyzed over 1.6 million COVID-19 hospitalizations using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) 2020 database to identify risk factors for severe outcomes and mortality.
- - Severe complications were found in 78.3% of ARDS patients and 25% of those with pneumonia, with mortality rates of 54% and 16.6%, respectively; factors like age, gender, insurance status, and certain medical conditions increased the risk of complications and death.
- - The findings highlighted significant socioeconomic disparities and health comorbidities affecting mortality, suggesting that targeted vaccination and healthcare policies are essential for reducing future pandemic death rates.