Publications by authors named "Vineeth Varghese Thomas"
Plasma Von Willebrand Factor Levels Predict Survival in COVID-19 Patients Across the Entire Spectrum of Disease Severity.
Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus
April 2022
Background: Characterization of reticulo-endothelial activation in COVID-19 may guide treatment.
Objectives: To assess reticulo-endothelial activation and its correlation with disease severity and death in patients across the entire spectrum of COVID-19 severity.
Methods: Consecutive hospitalized COVID-19 patients were studied, with similar number of patients in each disease severity category.
Article Synopsis
- Infective endocarditis (IE) is a serious condition linked to high morbidity and mortality, particularly in patients with pre-existing heart conditions, and its occurrence is increasing in developing regions.
- A study conducted in a South Indian hospital over 10 years included 27 patients with gram-negative IE, revealing that most were male and had significant complications like renal issues and embolic events, with a mortality rate of 30%.
- Findings indicate that E. coli and non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli were commonly isolated, and underlying structural heart disease significantly increased the risk of adverse outcomes, particularly renal dysfunction being a notable independent risk factor.
Scorpion bites are a common problem in Southern parts of India. The sting of belonging to the family is known for being fatal. The toxidrome of scorpion sting is known for its effect on the cardiovascular system, and there have been rare reports of cerebrovascular accidents as well.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Patients admitted into a medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) have varying illnesses and risk factors. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a useful tool to assess the cardiac status. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of QT prolongation of the ECG in patients admitted to a medical ICU in a tertiary hospital, to assess outcomes in terms of mortality, cardiovascular events, and duration of ICU stay.
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