Publications by authors named "Chirag Agrawal"
Cocaine use is a well-established risk factor for various cardiovascular complications, including acute myocardial infarction (MI). The pathophysiological mechanisms responsible for cocaine-induced MI are multifactorial, encompassing coronary vasoconstriction, increased myocardial oxygen demand, and thrombosis. While cocaine-related cardiovascular events are more commonly seen in individuals with pre-existing risk factors, cases involving young, otherwise healthy individuals remain rare, yet they present a significant concern.
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- Pediatric dentistry revolves around understanding child development and tailoring dental practices specifically for children, which includes customizing tools and technology to meet their unique needs.
- This study is the first comprehensive exploration of resizing dental tools for children, synthesizing existing literature and addressing significant research gaps in the field.
- A survey revealed that while there is a high awareness of kid-sized dentistry among dentists, there is a notable gap in the practical application of these tools, especially among general dentists.
Accidental cannulation of amoebic liver abscess during pericardiocentesis: a case report.
Eur Heart J Case Rep
September 2024
Background: Amoebiasis is a prevalent infection in the tropics and can sometimes present as liver abscess. Cardiac tamponade is an uncommon complication of ruptured amoebic liver abscess requiring urgent pericardiocentesis, which has a high success rate, but procedural complications can include injury to cardiac chambers, abdominal viscera, and even death. This case underscores the approach to diagnose and manage an unintended visceral puncture during pericardiocentesis, which is a rare but life-threatening complication.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Sustained Acoustic Medicine (SAM) is an emerging, non-invasive, non-narcotic, home-use ultrasound therapy for the daily treatment of joint pain. The aim of this multi-site clinical study was to examine the efficacy of long-duration continuous ultrasound combined with a 1% diclofenac ultrasound gel patch in treating pain and improving function in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Methods: The Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) were followed.