Search

Your search keyword '"Akshay Machanahalli Balakrishna"' showing total 2 results
Start Over Author "Akshay Machanahalli Balakrishna" Topic biomarkers
2 results on '"Akshay Machanahalli Balakrishna"'

1. Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: A Review of Contemporary Diagnosis, Risk Stratification and Management

Author

Akshay Machanahalli Balakrishna, Vuha Reddi, Peter Matthew Belford, Manrique Alvarez, Wissam A. Jaber, David X. Zhao, and Saraschandra Vallabhajosyula

Subjects
pulmonary embolism, sub-massive, intermediate risk, biomarkers, risk stratification, management, Medicine (General), R5-920
Abstract

Pulmonary embolism (PE) can have a wide range of hemodynamic effects, from asymptomatic to a life-threatening medical emergency. Pulmonary embolism (PE) is associated with high mortality and requires careful risk stratification for individualized management. PE is divided into three risk categories: low risk, intermediate-risk, and high risk. In terms of initial therapeutic choice and long-term management, intermediate-risk (or submassive) PE remains the most challenging subtype. The definitions, classifications, risk stratification, and management options of intermediate-risk PE are discussed in this review.

Published
2022
Full Text
View/download PDF

2. Elevated troponin in patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding: prevalence, predictors and outcomes

Author

Omar Kousa, Yazan Addasi, Akshay Machanahalli Balakrishna, Venkata Siva Kumar Pajjuru, Josiah K Bardwell, Ryan W Walters, Shiva Ponamgi, and Venkata Mahesh Alla

Subjects
Acute Disease, Prevalence, Humans, Molecular Medicine, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Biomarkers, Troponin, Retrospective Studies
Abstract

Cardiac troponin (cTn) is a type of protein found in the heart muscles. It is released into the bloodstream when heart muscles become damaged. However, cTn can also be elevated in patients with non-cardiac illnesses, such as critically ill patients and patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding (AGIB). This study analyzed the relationship between elevated cTn and the outcomes (including prevalence, predictors and mortality) in patients with AGIB. A total of 172 patients with AGIB were evaluated. They were divided into groups based on the presence of elevated cTn. The prevalence of elevated cTn in AGIB patients was 17%. Older age, lower BMI, coronary artery disease and chronic kidney disease were found to be some of the factors that can predict cTn elevation in AGIB patients. AGIB patients with elevated cTn had more cardiology service consultations and procedures and longer lengths of hospital stay. However, there was no effect of elevated cTn on the death rate of AGIB patients.

Published
2022
Full Text
View/download PDF

Catalog

Books, media, physical & digital resources
See catalog results