Prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors.

Background: Various studies conducted across the country have shown a high prevalence of known risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) (like mean body mass index (BMI), systolic BP and raised cholesterol levels) but no exhaustive data is available pertaining to armed forces personnel. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of raised BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar among serving armed forces personnel ≥35 yrs of age.

Methods: The study was carried out between Jan 2013-Jun 2013.

Verapamil as an Adjunct to Local Anaesthetic for Brachial Plexus Blocks.

Background: Calcium channel blockers potentiate the effects of local anaesthetics. We examined the effect of adding verapamil to local anaesthetic solution on anaesthetic duration in patients undergoing surgery under brachial plexus block.

Methods: This study was a prospective, randomized, controlled, double blind study.