scholarly journals Profile of Electrocardiographic Changes in Scorpion -Envenomation

2021 ◽  
pp. 73-75
Author(s):  
Aditya Samitinjay ◽  
Natasha Rao ◽  
Srujan Reddy L
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Ecg Changes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Scorpion Envenomation ◽  
Simple Tool ◽  
South Indian ◽  
Tertiary Hospitals ◽  
Electrocardiographic Changes

Patients presenting with alleged scorpion envenomation is a common presentation in rural tertiary hospitals. The clinical prole of scorpion envenomation has been well established. However, data on the electrocardiographic changes in scorpion envenomation, particularly of patients presenting to a south Indian rural tertiary hospital are scant. In this cross-sectional study of 90 patients presenting to our hospital, we describe the electrocardiographic ndings of patients with scorpion envenomation. Data on correlation between severity of scorpion envenomation and ECG changes are also presented. The clinical prole of scorpion envenomation is varied, in its severity and by the type of scorpion, hence, the ECG may be a cheap and simple tool to detect warning signs early to initiate timely and appropriate management

scholarly journals STUDY ON CARDIAC MANIFESTATIONS AND ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC CHANGES IN SNAKE ENVENOMATION.

2020 ◽  
pp. 172-174
Author(s):  
Aravind Reddy. Gangula ◽  
M Manasa
Keyword(s):  
General Medicine ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Medical Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Clinical Profile ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Snake Envenomation ◽  
Electrocardiographic Changes ◽  
Cardiac Manifestations

Snake bite is an occupational disease of farmers, plantation workers herdsmen, fishermen, snake workers and other food producers.It is therefore a medical problem that has significant implications for the nutritional and Economy of the countries. Snake envenomation is a common presentation in rural tertiary hospitals . The clinical profile of snake envenomation has been well established. However data on Electrocardiographic changes in snake envenomation particularly patients presenting to SouthIndian rural tertiary hospital are scant Aims and objectives: To study on the cardiac manifestations and electrocardiographic findings of patients with snake envenomation. Place of study : Department of General medicine,kamineni Institute of Medical sciences, Narketpally. Duration of study- sep 2018 to sep 2020. Study design – Cross sectional study. Sample size – 60. The clinical profile of snake envenomation is varied, in its severity and type of species, hence the ECG may be cheap and simple tool to detect warning signs early to initiate timely and appropriate management .

scholarly journals Electrocardiographic Changes in Different Grades of Hypertensive Patients: Experience of 400 Cases in Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-29
Author(s):  
ASM Raushan Newaz ◽  
Syed Quamrul Huda ◽  
Syed Mohammad Monowwar Ali ◽  
Md. Golam Maula ◽  
Md. Saiful Islam
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ecg Changes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Electrocardiographic Changes ◽  
One Year ◽  
Patients Experience ◽  
Severe Grade

Background: Determination of the electrocardiographic changes among the hypertensive patients can reveal the early cardiac abnormalities. Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to find out the common electrocardiographic (ECG) changes in different grades of hypertensive patients. Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted among mild to severe grade hypertensive patients attended in the Department of Medicine at Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital, Rajshahi during the period of July 2009 to June 2010 for a period of one year. Data were collected by face to face interview with a pre-designed structured questionnaire. Measurement of the blood pressure and the 12-lead surface electrocardiogram were done among the study group in a resting state. Results: A total number of 400 mild to severe grade hypertensive patients were recruited for this study of which male was 300 cases and female were 100 cases. The age ranges was 30 to 60 years, Among 400 hypertensive patients, abnormal electrocardiographic changes were found in 212(53%) patients. Among the mild, moderate and severe cases, the changes were 38.8%, 65% and 100% respectively. Conclusions: There is an association between hypertension and ECG changes which is more pronounced in severe hypertension.Journal of Science Foundation, January 2016;14(1):26-29

Fine or Gross Motor Index as a Simple Tool for Predicting Cognitive Impairment in Elderly People: Findings from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA)

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Xiao Liu ◽  
Ayiguli Abudukeremu ◽  
Yuan Jiang ◽  
Zhengyu Cao ◽  
Maoxiong Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Simple Tool

Background: Several kinds of motor dysfunction can predict future cognitive impairment in elderly individuals. However, the ability of the fine motor index (FINEA) and gross motor index (GROSSA) to predict the risk of cognitive impairment has not been assessed. Objective: We investigated the associations between FINEA/GROSSA and cognitive impairment. Methods: The data of 4,745 participants from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) were analyzed. Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). We first assessed the correlation between the FINEA GROSSA and MMSE in a cross-sectional study. Then, we further investigated the predictive role of the incidence of cognitive impairment in a prospective cohort study. Results: We found that both FINEA and GROSSA were negatively correlated with MMSE in both the unadjusted (FINEA: B = –1.00, 95%confidence intervals (CI): –1.17, –0.83, t = –11.53, p <  0.001; GROSSA: B = –0.85, 95%CI: –0.94, –0.76, t = –18.29, p <  0.001) and adjusted (FINEA: B = –0.63, 95%CI: –0.79, –0.47, t = –7.77, p <  0.001; GROSSA: B = –0.57, 95%CI: –0.66, –0.48, t = –12.61, p <  0.001) analyses in a cross-sectional study. In a prospective cohort study, both high FINEA and high GROSSA were associated with an increased incidence of cognitive function impairment (FINEA: adjusted odds ratios (OR) = 2.35, 95%CI: 1.05, 5.23, p = 0.036; GROSSA adjusted OR = 3.00, 95%CI: 1.49, 6.03, p = 0.002) after 2 years of follow-up. Conclusion: Higher FINEA and GROSSA scores were both associated with an increased incidence of cognitive impairment. FINEA or GROSSA might be a simple tool for identifying patients with cognitive impairment.

Sonographic Assessment of Renal Volume in Normotensive Pregnant Women and Women With Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension in Enugu Metropolis

2021 ◽  
pp. 875647932110210
Author(s):  
Idigo Felicitas Ugochinyere ◽  
Nwankwo Sylvia Chiamaka ◽  
Abonyi Everistus Obinna ◽  
Anakwue Angel-Mary Chukwunyelu ◽  
Agbo Julius Amechi
Keyword(s):  
Reference Range ◽  
Interobserver Variability ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Renal Volume ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Induced Hypertension

Objective: Renal volume (RV) assessment during obstetric sonography is rarely considered in our locality. Understanding the changes in RV in both normotensive pregnant (NP) and pregnancy-induced hypertensive (PIH) women is important in making correct diagnosis regarding pregnancy outcome. This study is aimed at determining the RV in NP and PIH women and correlating RV with fetal gestational age (FGA), body mass index (BMI), and parity in NP women. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 450 patients recruited at a Tertiary Hospital. A pilot study was done to determine the interobserver variability in RV measurement. RV was calculated using the following formula: L × W × AP × 0.523. Parity, BMI, and blood pressure were documented, while FGA was calculated as an average of FGAs obtained from the measurements of fetal biometric parameters. Results: Mean RV of PIH women was significantly higher than that of NP women ( P < .05). RV shows a positive significant relationship with BMI and FGA, while it shows a negative relationship with parity in NP ( P < .05). Conclusion: Reference range values of RV were generated for clinical use in our locality, while there is statistically significant difference between RV in NP and PIH women.

INCIDENTAL GALL BLADDER CARCINOMA (IGBC) IN CHOLECYSTECTOMY SPECIMENS REMOVED FOR CHOLELITHIASIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dharmpal Godara ◽  
Vijay Pal Singh Dhayal
Keyword(s):  
Gall Bladder ◽  
Bladder Carcinoma ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Survival Outcome ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Gall Bladder Carcinoma ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hospital Records

Background: The present study highlights the occurrence of Incidental gallbladder carcinoma (IGBC) detected during histopathological examination in cholecystectomy specimens removed for cholelithiasis. Methods- This is a tertiary hospital based cross-sectional study of 500 cholecystectomy specimens removed during cholelithiasis. Relevant hospital records, histopathology slides and reports were reviewed, re-evaluated and studied. Results: 4(0.80%) cases of incidental gall bladder carcinoma (IGBC) were diagnosed from the histopathological evaluation (HPE) of 500 cholecystectomy specimens, constituting 0.80% of gall bladder specimens received during the study period. The age of the patients with IGBC ranged from 51-80 years. More females were affected than males with a M:F ratio of 1:3. Conclusion: Early detection of IGBC by histopathological examination would have a favourable impact on prognosis and management thereby increasing the survival outcome. Keywords: Cholelithiasis, Incidental Gall Bladder Carcinoma

scholarly journals The cardiac profile and electrocardiographic standard of at-height workers

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (5) ◽  
pp. 448-453
Author(s):  
Tatiana Soares ◽  
Maria Claudia Irigoyen ◽  
Sílvia Goldmeier
Keyword(s):  
Control Program ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Medical Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Control ◽  
Medicine Service ◽  
Electrocardiographic Changes ◽  
Electrocardiogram Ecg

SUMMARY BACKGROUND The Medical Control Program for Occupational Health establishes the required supplementary exams, according to the activity exercised by the worker and its inherent risks. The Regulatory Norm No. 35, recently deployed, stipulates that at-height workers must undergo electrocardiogram exams as an additional routine examination. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the electrocardiographic standard in at-height. METHODOLOGY A cross-sectional study, developed from May 2014 to January 2015 with male at-height workers. Anthropometric and clinical data were collected after the electrocardiogram (ECG). The workers included in the program were evaluated by an occupational medicine service of Serra Gaúcha, responsible for medical assessment and occupational tests. All workers were assessed by the researcher. RESULTS A total of 561 at-height workers participated in the study. The average age was 35.9 ± 12.2 years. A total of 176 (31%) presented electrocardiographic changes in the analysis of the resting ECG. Regarding the amendments in the resting ECG, 15.7% were attributed to changes in ventricular repolarization, 8% as blocks conductions, and 5.8% as left ventricular overload. Demographic variables were not associated with changes in the electrocardiographic tracing CONCLUSION This study demonstrated the electrocardiographic alterations and the profile of at-height workers. These findings can help determine prevention strategies and provide warnings of possible future harms to the health of these workers.

scholarly journals Medico-social Profile of Women Experiencing Menopausal Syndrome Attending a Periurban Hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 179-183
Author(s):  
Saria Tasnim ◽  
FH Anamul Hoque ◽  
Summyia Nazmeen
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Services ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Menopausal Syndrome ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Nutritional Characteristics ◽  
History Of

Women’s health is a global concern now a days. Studies on issues relating to menopause is lacking Bangladesh and those been conducted mainly focus on physical and psychological symptoms around the time of menopause. This cross sectional study was done to explore the sociomedical context and nutritional characteristics of a group of women approaching menopause A total 106 women aged 45-60 years attending Gynae outpatient department of a tertiary hospital between March- May, 2013 was interviewed using structured questionnaire after obtaining informed written consent. Height and weight was measured using standardized procedure. Data analysed using SPSS. Mean age was 50.3± 5.3 years, about 75.5% were between 45-50 years, 85.1% had more than 2 children and 72.6% had history of Abortion. Mean age at menopause 44.65 ± 6.4 years, range 32-58 yrs. Mean BMI was 25± 4.2 and 43.4% were overweight or Obese. Chronic illness like hypertension and arthritis was present in (15.09%) and diabetes mellitus in 10.3% . The family relationship with children was good in 78.09%, husband was reported caring in 72.3% and 2.8% receive abusive behavior from husband. Only 8.5% were self earning, 24.5% and & 17.9% were dependent on children and husband respectively. With increasing life expectancy and improvements of health care services there is greater chance of survival for a women beyond menopause. Sociocultural and medical characteristics of midlife women is important to explore their specific health needs. Ensuring quality of life for this special group of women will help to better utilize their potential for development of the country.J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2017; 35(4): 179-183

scholarly journals Risk perception and knowledge of hepatitis B infection among cleaners in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olumide Abiodun ◽  
Olusola Shobowale ◽  
Charles Elikwu ◽  
Daniel Ogbaro ◽  
Adebola Omotosho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hepatitis B Infection ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional
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