Edema India: Executive Summary of Screening, Diagnosis, and Management of Edema.

The management of edema requires a systematic approach to screening, diagnosis, and treatment, with an essential initial assessment to differentiate between generalized and localized edema. The Association of Physicians of India (API) aimed to develop the first Indian Edema Consensus (Edema India), offering tailored recommendations for screening, diagnosing, and managing edema based on the insights from the expert panel. The panel suggested when evaluating edema symptoms, important factors to consider include the patient's current illness, medical history, risk factors, family history, and medications.

Clinical profile and outcome of cardiac manifestations in patients presenting with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) can cause significant morbidity and mortality in children. This study was conducted to assess the pattern and outcome of cardiac abnormalities in MIS-C. This retrospective study was conducted in children with MIS-C between 1 month and 18 years.

Mitral regurgitation secondary to kissing aortic valve vegetation.

Unlabelled: Infective endocarditis is associated with acute heart failure if the valve involvement leads to significant alteration in the hemodynamics. Vegetation in infective endocarditis invades the tissue causing disruption of the anatomical integrity of the valve structure. Heart failure in infective endocarditis is associated with high morbidity and mortality despite advances in surgical and medical therapies.

Awareness and recommendation of home blood pressure measurement among physicians in India: Results from Asia HBPM survey 2020.

Background: Awareness of hypertension and blood pressure (BP) control rates are still low in India. Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) is recognized as a valuable tool to diagnose and support hypertension treatment including the prevention of cardiovascular diseases(CVD) and target organ damage. We explored the prevailing knowledge and current recommendation of HBPM in daily practice by physicians in India.

Current realities of home blood pressure monitoring from physicians' perspectives: results from Asia HBPM survey 2020.

Uncontrolled hypertension is a significant problem in many parts of Asia. Effective management is essential to reduce the burden of hypertension. Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) is a promising tool that can aid in the diagnosis and management of hypertension.

Clinical profile of patients with cardiac amyloidosis in India.

Limited data exists on patients with cardiac amyloidosis (CA) in India, due to underdiagnosis and late presentation. We present single centre data from 13 patients over a 4 year period with a median age of 65 years. A majority presented with symptomatic heart failure (69%) and eight patients had confirmed AL amyloidosis.

Electrocardiographic findings and prognostic values in patients hospitalised with COVID-19 in the World Heart Federation Global Study.

Background: COVID-19 affects the cardiovascular system and ECG abnormalities may be associated with worse prognosis. We evaluated the prognostic value of ECG abnormalities in individuals with COVID-19.

Methods: Multicentre cohort study with adults hospitalised with COVID-19 from 40 hospitals across 23 countries.

Various Factors that are Causing Difference in Prevalence of Coronary Risk Factors among Siblings.

Background And Aim: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the predominant types of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of present study was to study various factors that are causing difference in prevalence of coronary risk factors among siblings.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, among the healthy individuals (not known CAD) attending regular health care outpatient department (OPD) and their siblings over a period of 1½ years.

Changing microbiological profile and antimicrobial susceptibility of the isolates obtained from patients with infective endocarditis - The time to relook into the therapeutic guidelines.

The microbiological profile, associated risk factors and demographic characteristics of patients with IE has changed in the recent times. In the present study, the antibiotic susceptibility profile of 66 isolates (40 from IDU and 26 from non IDU) recovered over a period of three years from the patients with definitive diagnosis of IE along with their absolute minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC-μg/ml) was determined as per CLSI, 2017 guidelines. Staphylococcus aureus was found to be the predominant pathogen associated with IE out of which 90.

Real world data on clinical profile, management and outcomes of venous thromboembolism from a tertiary care centre in India.

Objectives: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. This study describes a real-world scenario of VTE presenting to a tertiary care hospital in India.

Methods: All patients presenting with acute VTE or associated complications from January 2017 to January 2020 were included in the study.

Prognostic Role of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Adults with Acute Dyspnea Requiring Emergency Admission.

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) in patients presenting with acute dyspnea admitted in emergency services.

Materials And Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted on 100 patients presenting to the emergency of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital and Hero DMC Heart Institute with acute dyspnea of <48 h duration, in which BNP levels were done on arrival to emergency.

Results: BNP levels were significantly higher in patients having left ventricular dysfunction, both systolic and diastolic.

Clinical characteristics and outcome of infective endocarditis among intravenous drug abusers in India.

Introduction: Infective endocarditis (IE) is the most dreaded complication of intravenous drug abuse (IVDA). IVDA is present in significant proportions in India. Since there is scarcity of Indian data on IVDA associated IE, we report a study comparing IVDA to non IVDA associated IE.

Admission Serum Chloride Levels as Predictor of Stay Duration in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure.

Objective: Recent studies have shown that lower serum chloride is associated with diuretic resistance and increased mortality in heart failure. Impact of lower admission chloride on duration of stay in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) has not been studied previously.

Methods: In this retrospective analysis, we studied the effect of admission serum chloride on the duration of hospital stay in patients admitted with ADHF.

Gender bias in cardiovascular healthcare of a tertiary care centre of North India.

Objectives: To analyse the gender bias in paediatric patients referred for free cardiac treatment as part of School Health Programme at a tertiary care centre in North India.

Methods: A total of 537 children were referred for further management of congenital heart disease or rheumatic heart disease. Of these, 519 underwent cardiac intervention, and the data from their records were analysed retrospectively to determine any gender disparity in the utilisation of cardiac surgery.

Role of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning-Induced Reversible Myocardial Dysfunction: A Novel Therapeutic Modality.

Background: Aluminum phosphide (AlP) poisoning carries a high rate of mortality despite intensive care management, primarily because of refractory myocardial depression, resistant hypotension, and severe metabolic acidosis as well as acute respiratory distress syndrome. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a modified "heart-lung" machine to provide temporary cardiorespiratory support. We studied the novel use of ECMO in the management of a subset of patients with AlP poisoning.

Impact of catheter fragmentation followed by local intrapulmonary thrombolysis in acute high risk pulmonary embolism as primary therapy.

Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) with more than 50% compromise of pulmonary circulation results significant right ventricular (RV) afterload leading to progressive RV failure, systemic hypotension and shock. Prompt restoration of thrombolysis, surgical embolectomy, or percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMT) prevents progressive hemodynamic decline. We report our single center experience in high risk PE patients treated with standard pigtail catheter mechanical fragmentation followed by intrapulmonary thrombolysis as a primary therapy.

Case report of isolated congenital absence of right pulmonary artery with collaterals from coronary circulation.

Isolated unilateral absence of a proximal pulmonary main artery is a rare congenital lesion which is often associated with other cardiovascular abnormalities and a diverse clinical presentation. It is usually diagnosed in childhood. Patients who survive into adulthood is uncommon.

A cost effective endovascular approach for management of post-catheterization profunda femoris artery pseudoaneurysm using thrombin.

Post-catheterization PSA is one of the most commonly encountered vascular complications of cardiac and peripheral angiographic procedures. We report the case of patient who developed deep-seated profunda femoris artery pseudoaneurysm (PSA) following cardiac catheterization. Despite, repeated ultrasound guided compressions the PSA failed to close and instead produced local site pressure ulcers.

Clinical and echocardiographic diagnosis, follow up and management of right-sided cardiac thrombi.

Background: Right-sided cardiac masses are infrequent and have varied clinical presentation. The present study describes the clinical features, echocardiographic findings and management of 19 patients presenting with right-sided cardiac thrombi in a tertiary care center in north India.

Methods: This is a retrospective, single center observational study of consecutive patients over the period January 2003-2008 admitted in our emergency intensive care unit (EICU).

Mechanical breakdown and thrombolysis in subacute massive pulmonary embolism: A prospective trial.

Aim: To assess role of combined modality of mechanical fragmentation and intralesional thrombolysis in patients with massive pulmonary embolism presenting subacutely.

Methods: Eight of 70 patients presenting in tertiary care centre of North India with massive pulmonary embolism within 4 years had subacute presentation (symptom onset more than 2 wk). These patients were subjected to pulmonary angiography with intention to treat basis via mechanical breakdown and intra lesional thrombolysis.