Publications by authors named "Satyajit Samal"

The management of secondary tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is rapidly evolving with the availability of tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge (T-TEER). In the evaluation of TR, the subtending mechanism (annular dilatation, symmetric or asymmetric leaflet tethering, or a combination of them) is reflected by the topography of the regurgitant jet (central, located in the anteroseptal or posteroseptal commissure, or a combination of them). Ring annuloplasty is a mainstem of surgery for TR.

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A right atrial myxoma extending to the inferior vena cava with associated right-to-left shunting leading to systemic desaturation is an exceedingly rare clinical entity. The number of cases reported in the literature to date is not more than five. This case study presents a 45-year-old female who was referred to our center with symptoms of breathlessness, easy fatigability, generalized weakness, and central cyanosis.

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Background: Cerebrovascular accidents represent a dangerous complication of cyanotic children with tetralogy of Fallot with the incidence of 8.6%. Tetralogy of Fallot has been associated with raised hematocrit with low arterial saturation.

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Objective: Study highlighting prices, i.e., the patients actually pay at ground level is important for interventions such as alternate procurement schemes or to expedite regulatory assessment of essential medicines for children.

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Objectives: Continuous availability of affordable medicines in appropriate formulations is essential to reduce morbidity and mortality in children. Odisha an eastern Indian state records very high mortality of children. The study aims at documenting the availability and prices paid for purchasing essential child-specific medicines.

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