Publications by authors named "Zaeem Azfer Siddiqi"
Vasovagal syncope (VVS) occurs due to cerebral hypoperfusion from a fall in blood pressure, with accompanying bradycardia in most cases. Seizure and/or asystole may accompany VVS, though their prediction within the VVS cohort remains elusive. To further characterize VVS and to find predictive features of "complex" VVS (defined as VVS associated with seizures and/or asystole).
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- Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness due to autoantibodies targeting the neuromuscular junction, affecting various muscle-related proteins.
- The disease can be categorized based on factors like age of onset, weakness patterns, autoantibody types, and thymic issues, with most patients benefiting from immunosuppressive therapies, though 15% remain difficult to treat.
- Recent advancements in targeted B-cell therapies, including rituximab and eculizumab, have shown promise, though some studies have yielded mixed results, highlighting the need for further research and effective treatments.