Follow-Up after Cold Atmospheric Argon Plasma for Wound Management of Driveline Infections - A Promising Strategy

Abstract Background Although B-blockers provide unequivocal benefits in heart failure (HF) management, some B-blockers worsen insulin resistance. It will be a promising strategy to recruit such a B blocker that did not worsen or can even improve insulin resistance (IR). So, this study aimed to assess the effect of two of the third-generation B-blockers (carvedilol versus nebivolol) on insulin sensitivity state in non-diabetic patients with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy with heart failure. Results Out of 43 patients enrolled, 58.1% represented the carvedilol group while 41.9% represented the nebivolol group. Nebivolol improves insulin resistance-related variables (fasting glucose, fasting insulin, and HOMA-IR; P < 0.001, 0.01, and 0.01 respectively). The percentage of change at homeostasis model of assessment (HOMA-IR), indicative of insulin sensitivity status, between baseline versus at 3-months follow-up level of intra-group comparison was increased by 4.58% in the carvedilol arm whereas it was decreased by 11.67% in the nebivolol arm, and the difference on the intragroup level of comparison was significant (P < 0.001 and 0.01 respectively). Conclusion Nebivolol improves insulin resistance-related variables .Nebivolol may be recommended as the B blocker of the first choice for those with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy heart failure with evident insulin resistance; however, larger scaled prospective multicenter randomized trials are needed for confirming our favorable results.

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Argon Plasma Surgery for Treatment of Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy: A Long-Term Follow-Up in 157 Patients

ORL ◽

10.1159/000073116 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 65 (4) ◽

pp. 206-210 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

E. Ferri ◽

E. Armato ◽

S. Cavaleri ◽

P. Capuzzo ◽

F. Ianniello

Keyword(s):

Argon Plasma ◽

Inferior Turbinate ◽

Turbinate Hypertrophy ◽

Long Term Follow Up ◽

Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy

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Experimental Determination of the Thermal Conductivity of Atmospheric Argon Plasma

The Physics of Fluids ◽

10.1063/1.1761800 ◽

1966 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 989 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

C. F. Knopp

Keyword(s):

Thermal Conductivity ◽

Experimental Determination ◽

Argon Plasma ◽

Atmospheric Argon

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Endoscopic treatment of gastric and duodenal angiodysplasias by elastic rings ligation

Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo ◽

10.2298/sarh1204168g ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 140 (3-4) ◽

pp. 168-172

Author(s):

Sasa Grgov ◽

Perica Stamenkovic ◽

Dejan Janjic

Keyword(s):

Endoscopic Treatment ◽

Argon Plasma Coagulation ◽

Argon Plasma ◽

Active Bleeding ◽

Average Period ◽

Efficacy And Safety ◽

Plasma Coagulation ◽

Heater Probe ◽

Endoscopic Ligation

Introduction. The most frequently applied methods of endoscopic treatment of angiodysplasias, such as argon plasma coagulation, multipolar coagulation and heater probe, proved to be effective with certain shortcomings and the possibility of complications. There are very scarce data in the literature about the treatment of angiodysplasias with endoscopic ligature. Objective. The aim of the study was to examine the efficacy and safety of endoscopic treatment of gastric and duodenal angiodysplasias by ligation with elastic rings. Methods. In 12 patients (10 male and 2 female, mean age 65.9 years) the endoscopic ligation of gastric and duodenal angiodysplasias was applied. Eight patients (66.6%) had solitary angiodysplasias in the stomach, two patients (16.6%) had solitary angiodysplasias in the descending part of the duodenum and two patients (16.6%) had multiple angiodysplasias in the stomach and duodenum. Two patients (16.6%) had active bleeding from angiodysplasias, while 10 patients (83.3%) had recent bleeding. We used the Cook Endoscopy system with 4 or 6 elastic rings for endoscopic ligation of angiodysplasias. Patients were under follow-up after 2-3 days, 30 days and then every 6 months following the endoscopic ligation of angiodysplasias. Results. Active bleeding from angiodysplasias was stopped in two patients (100%) by endoscopic ligation with elastic rings. The average number of applied ligation sessions in our 12 patients was 1.6, with an average of 1.8 ligatures per session. There were no complications after ligation of angiodysplasias. Recurrence of bleeding occurred in one patient (8.3%) with multiple gastric and duodenal angiodysplasias. The average period of follow-up of patients was 22.8?17.6 months. Conclusion. Endoscopic ligation with elastic rings can be effective and safe for treatment especially of solitary gastric and duodenal angiodysplasias.

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PHARMACOINVASIVE VERSUS THROMBOLYSIS IN STEMI COHORT – OUTCOMES FROM A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE OF NORTH INDIA

10.36106/ijsr/0420419 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-3

Author(s):

Richa Sharma ◽

Ajeet Jain ◽

Praveen Singh ◽

Bhushan Shah

Keyword(s):

Myocardial Ischemia ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Myocardial Necrosis ◽

North India ◽

Registry Study ◽

Care Centre ◽

Tertiary Care Centre ◽

Promising Strategy ◽

Cardiology Department

STEMI is an event where transmural myocardial ischemia induces myocardial necrosis. PI strategy is a promising strategy in the management of STEMI. It is prospective registry study conducted in Cardiology Department, KGMU between January-June 2016 to know 30 day outcome of thrombolysis alone or thrombolysis followed by PCI in north India.At 30 day follow up, patients undergoing PI strategy,complained less of angina and dyspnea compared to thrombolysis arm.

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