A Study on QT Dispersion before and after Thrombolysis in Acute Myocardial Infarction and its Prognostic Implications: A before and after Comparison Study.

: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) stands as one of the most catastrophic occurrences in the progression of coronary artery disease. Measuring QT dispersion (QTd) is a fairly straightforward and noninvasive technique for predicting mortality in patients at high risk following a myocardial infarction (MI). : To measure the QT, corrected QT interval (QTc), QTd, and corrected QT dispersion (QTcd) intervals before and after thrombolysis in patients with AMI and to determine prognostic implications of QTd in AMI.

An Unusual Presentation of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report.

Tachyarrhythmias have been well-defined in patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTCM) and are estimated to occur in almost 13.5% of patients. However, limited data are available on bradyarrhythmias in patients with TTCM.

Retrieval of a severely double-kinked catheter in the right brachial artery by internal fixation with a peripheral angioplasty balloon.

A 55-year-old female patient with unstable angina and accelerated hypertension was planned for invasive coronary and renal angiogram.

Use of export thrombus aspiration catheter as a dual lumen catheter for antegrade LAD CTO wiring with side branch.

A 50-year-old female patient presented with class III angina for 6 months, positive stress test, and a prior CT angiogram suggestive of 3-vessel disease.

Is Deep Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest Mandatory in Aortic Arch Surgeries?

Cannulation strategies in aortic arch surgeries are a matter of immense discussion. Majority of time deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) is the way out, but it does come with its set of demerits. Here we demonstrate a case with aortic arch dissection dealt with dual cannulation strategy in axillary and femoral artery without need for DHCA and ensuring complete neuroprotection of brain and spinal cord without hinderance of time factor.

Hepatic artery branch perforation with hemoperitomeum: A rare complication of pericardiocentesis.

A 58-year-old male patient presented with anterior myocardial infarction after 36 hours of symptom onset.

Incidence, clinical characteristics, electrophysiological characteristics and outcomes of patients with baseline PR prolongation undergoing radiofrequency ablation for Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia.

Aims And Objectives: Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) is the most common supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Prolonged PR interval(>200 ms) on baseline electrocardiogram (ECG) is uncommon in such patients. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the incidence, clinical, electrophysiological characteristics, and outcomes of patients with baseline prolongation of PR interval undergoing radio-frequency ablation (RFA) for AVNRT.

Left handedness in cardiac surgery-boon or bane?

Left-handed individuals consist of around 11% of the population and true ambidextrous consists of only 2-3% of the total population. Almost a similar ratio is seen in medical profession also. Difficulties are obvious for left-handed cardiac surgeons in the operating room due to regular right-handed instruments, laterality, and positioning of the patients.

Early and Mid-Term Outcomes of Primary Repair After Atrioventricular Canal Defect: A Single-Center Eight-Year Experience.

Background/aim: Surgical repair techniques and management of patients with atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) have progressed over the last few decades. Early and definitive interventions have become the choice of treatment for these patients. Based on this background, we aimed to review the early and mid-term outcomes of primary AVSD repair.

Gene therapy for heart failure: A novel treatment for the age old disease.

Across the globe, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality. According to reports, around 6.2 million people in the United states have heart failure.

Left main coronary artery aneurysm with fistula to superior vena cava: A challenging case.

Coronary artery fistulas (CAFs) are rare congenital coronary artery abnormalities, with direct communication between a coronary artery and a cardiac chamber, great vessel or other structure. We report here, a rare case of a 25-year-old male with CAF from the aneurysmal left main coronary artery to the superior vena cava detected on echocardiography and computerized tomography (CT) coronary angiography.

Outcome of obstructed total anamalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) repair patients with milrinone versus milrinone and inhaled nitric oxide (INO): A prospective randomized observational study.

Background: Obstructed total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) typically present with severe cardiovascular decompensation and requires urgent surgical management. Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a major risk factor affecting mortality. Perioperative management focuses on providing inotropic support and managing potential pulmonary hypertensive episodes.

Significance of myocardial injury on in-hospital clinical outcomes of in-hospital and COVID-19 patients.

Introduction: Acute Myocardial injury defined by increased troponin I level is associated with poor in-hospital outcomes and cardiovascular complications in patients with COVID-19. The current study was designed to determine the implications and clinical outcome of myocardial injury in COVID-19.

Methods: This retrospective study included hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

Iatrogenic dissection in paediatric cardiac surgery.

Iatrogenic dissection due to aortic cannulation is extremely rare. We are reporting here a case of 11-month-old child who developed an iatrogenic aortic dissection during repair of supracardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC).

Incidence and predictors of development of new onset hypertension post COVID-19 disease.

Aims: The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 virus) affects vital organs and causes vascular injury. There are concerns that this injury may have long-term consequences on the cardiovascular system after recovery from COVID-19. We investigated the incidence and predictors of new-onset hypertension at 1-year follow-up post-COVID-19 disease.

A novel lung recruitment technique in pediatric patients with congenital heart diseases: A case series.

Background: Lung recruitment techniques are employed to help in improvement of pulmonary mechanics, facilitate early weaning, and shorten the duration of mechanical ventilation. We are reporting a novel lung recruitment technique employed in four children with left lung atelectasis, who underwent corrective surgery for congenital heart disease.

Materials And Methods: From January 2020 to March 2021, four pediatric cardiac patients having left lung atelectasis, undergoing corrective surgery were subjected to lung recruitment technique and had elective endobronchial intubation and suctioning with chest physiotherapy in the form of vibration and percussion.

Pseudo-Kussmaul's Sign in Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia: A Prospective, Cohort Study.

Aims: To study the respiratory variation of right atrial (RA) pressures at baseline and during atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT).

Methods: Of the 23 patients screened, 16 participants with typical AVNRT were included in the study. After ensuring adequate hydration, baseline RA pressures were measured as the height of 'a' and 'v' waves.

The correlation between speckle-tracking echocardiography and coronary angiography in suspected coronary artery disease with normal left ventricular function.

Our study objects to determine the diagnostic accuracy of two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (2DSTE) in predicting presence and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD). Patients with stable angina pectoris with normal left ventricular function (>50%) undergoing coronary angiography were enrolled and subjected to speckle tracking echocardiography. Global longitudinal peak systolic strain was measured and correlated to the results of coronary angiography for each patient.

Acute pulmonary artery thromboembolism in presence of large mobile right atrial thrombus and severe thrombocytopenia.

Acute pulmonary embolism in presence of thrombocytopenia poses a challenging situation to manage. Concomitant presence of right atrial thrombus and thrombocytopenia will further complicate the situation. We hereby report a case of large right atrial thrombus with massive saddle bilateral pulmonary artery embolism with severe thrombocytopenia managed surgically with successful outcome.