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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Features And Outcomes Of Patients With Non-Compaction Cardiomyopathy - A Retrospective Follow-Up From Pakistan, Pirbhat Shams, Fateh Ali Tipoo Sultan Aug 2022

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Features And Outcomes Of Patients With Non-Compaction Cardiomyopathy - A Retrospective Follow-Up From Pakistan, Pirbhat Shams, Fateh Ali Tipoo Sultan

Section of Cardiology

Background: The exact prevalence of left ventricle non-compaction cardiomyopathy (LVNC) in south Asians is not known and phenotypic CMR characteristics, clinical features, and outcomes of LVNC remain unknown for the SA population.
Objective: To evaluate clinical characteristics, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging features, and outcomes of patients with left ventricle non-compaction.
Methods: This was a retrospective study of 294 patients undergoing cardiac MRI (CMR) for evaluation of cardiomyopathy from 2011 to 2020. Patients were stratified based on the presence or absence of left ventricle non-compaction (LVNC). Clinical characteristics, CMR features, and outcomes were evaluated.
Results: Out of 294 patients, 18 patients …


Clinical Characteristics And Prognostic Factors Of Atrial Fibrillation At A Tertiary Center Of Pakistan – From A South-Asian Perspective – A Cross-Sectional Study, Intisar Ahmed, Aiysha Nasir, Pirbhat Shams, Hunaina Shahab, Muhammad Hassan, Faryal Subhani, Ghurfan Adnan, Awais Farhad, Aamir Hameed, Yawer Saeed Jan 2022

Clinical Characteristics And Prognostic Factors Of Atrial Fibrillation At A Tertiary Center Of Pakistan – From A South-Asian Perspective – A Cross-Sectional Study, Intisar Ahmed, Aiysha Nasir, Pirbhat Shams, Hunaina Shahab, Muhammad Hassan, Faryal Subhani, Ghurfan Adnan, Awais Farhad, Aamir Hameed, Yawer Saeed

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Background: There is lack of large data from South-Asian region on atrial fibrillation and it is imperative that clinical presentation, prognostic factors, management pursued, and outcomes are known for this part of the world. Once collective evidence for the region is known, region-specific guidelines can be laid forward.
Objectives: To evaluate clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of atrial fibrillation at a tertiary care center of Pakistan.
Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted at a tertiary care center of Pakistan. Period of study ranged from July-December 2018. All hospitalized patients who were admitted with atrial fibrillation as a primary or …


Secondary Prevention Of Heart Disease - Knowledge Among Cardiologists And Omega-3 (Omega-3) Fatty Acid Prescribing Behaviors In Karachi, Pakistan, Saqib A. Gowani, Sana Shoukat, Ather M. Taqui, Hashim M. Hanif, Wasiq F. Rawasia, Zeeshan Qadri, Sajid H. Dhakam Jan 2009

Secondary Prevention Of Heart Disease - Knowledge Among Cardiologists And Omega-3 (Omega-3) Fatty Acid Prescribing Behaviors In Karachi, Pakistan, Saqib A. Gowani, Sana Shoukat, Ather M. Taqui, Hashim M. Hanif, Wasiq F. Rawasia, Zeeshan Qadri, Sajid H. Dhakam

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Background: The use of omega-3 fatty acids is a currently proven strategy for secondary prevention of heart disease. The prescription practices for this important nutraceutical is not currently known. It is imperative to assess the knowledge of cardiologists regarding the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and to determine the frequency of its prescription. The aim of the study was to determine the practices and associations of dietary fish prescribing among cardiologists of Karachi and to assess their knowledge of fish oil supplementation and attitudes toward dietary practices. Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted during the period of January to …