Nivedha Balaji

Ethnic Disparities in Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy for Heart Failure: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Hispanics vs non-Hispanic Patients

Gabriel Velez Oquendo, Vikas Kilaru, Nivedha Balaji, Tahani Dakkak et autres

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UNMASKING DYSBETALIPOPROTEINEMIA IN PREMATURE ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME: A CALL FOR EARLY RECOGNITION AND AGGRESSIVE MANAGEMENT

Nivedha Balaji, Rayan Salih, Gabriel Velez Oquendo, Jaime Burkle

ASCVD /CVD Risk Reduction Dysbetalipoproteinemia (DBL) is a rare genetic lipid disorder caused by polipoprotein E (ApoE) dysfunction, leading to abnormal lipid metabolism and a high risk for premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). While aggressive lipid-lowering therapy is the cornerstone of ASCVD …

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Metabolic Syndrome and Its Effects on the Reno-Vascular System

Nivedha Balaji, Crystal Ayazo, Idopise E. Umana

Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of interconnected conditions such as hypertension, insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia that contribute to atherosclerotic vascular disease, leading to myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accidents, and peripheral arterial disease. Metabolic syndrome propagates renovascular injury, ultimately leading to chronic …

AN UNFORTUNATE ENDLESS CYCLE OF RECURRENT THROMBI

Aarushi Kalra, Nivedha Balaji, Vikas Kilaru, MUHAMMAD MUFTY

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Detection of Foodborne Gram-Positive Bacterial Toxins by Chemiluminescent Slot Blot Immunoassay

Lalitha Priyanka Dwarampudi, K. Yamuna, Shanmugam Ramaswamy, Mirunalini Gobinath et autres

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Clinical Outcomes Following Optical Coherence Tomographic Versus Intravascular Ultrasound‐Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Sheriff Dodoo, Sammudeen Ibrahim, Abdul‐Fatawu Osman, Nivedha Balaji et autres

BACKGROUND: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) are adjunctive intracoronary imaging modalities used to optimize coronary stent implantation. However, the impact of OCT versus IVUS on clinical outcomes and periprocedural complications is unclear. AIMS: To perform a meta-analysis of all …

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Lingual Necrosis in the Setting of Giant Cell Arteritis

Nivedha Balaji, Aleksandra P Ignatowicz, Sandus Khan, Shreya Kuturu et autres

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a medium-to-large vessel vasculitis most commonly affecting the aortic arch and carotid branches. Lingual necrosis is a rare complication of GCA caused by lingual artery vasculitis due to ischemia. A delay in diagnosis can result in irreversible …

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Diagnostic Dilemma of Culture Negative Infective Endocarditis in the Setting of Intermittent Complete Heart Block

Gabriel Velez Oquendo, Nivedha Balaji, Sheriff Dodoo, Shalabh Chandra

Title: Diagnostic Dilemma of Culture Negative Infective Endocarditis in the Setting of Intermittent Complete Heart BlockAuthors: Gabriel Velez Oquendo, MD1; Nivedha Balaji, DO1; Sheriff N. Dodoo, MD2; Shalabh Chandra, MD3

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Intravascular Resuscitation Benefits Compared to Lactulose in Dehydration-Associated Pseudo-Hyperammonemia Causing Altered Mental Status

Oluwafemi Olukayode, Nivedha Balaji, Woodly Dominique, Abijha Boban et autres

Hyperammonemia is a leading cause of encephalopathy in patients presenting with altered mental status. Hyperammonemia is mostly a result of liver cirrhosis, with treatment requiring lactulose and, in some cases, rifaximin to break down ammonia production and decrease ammonia absorption in the …

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Atypical presentation of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome with uterine necrosis

Moyan Sun, Nivedha Balaji, Vikas Kilaru, Dhaval P. Patel

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a fulminant disease characterised by rapid progression to multiorgan failure. However, streptococcal TSS manifesting as uterine necrosis (UN) is unusual. Here, we present a case of a woman in her 30s with a constellation of symptoms, …

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S501 Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Refugees: A Provider Perspective

Sheena R. Bhushan, Nivedha Balaji, Ange Ahoussougbemey Mele, Gulshan Harjee

Introduction: Global refugee numbers are at their highest ever at an estimated 71 million. Refugees are a unique group of patient populations that have fled their home countries due to armed conflict, violence, persecution, and human rights abuses. Refugees and recent immigrants …

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Anterior Mitral Line Ablation-Induced Complete Heart Block: A Cautionary Case Study

Gabriel Velez Oquendo, Nivedha Balaji, Joon Ho Ahn

BACKGROUND Atrial flutter is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Standard treatment involves rate and rhythm control medications, with ablation procedures reserved for more persistent cases. While ablation is generally successful, it carries risks, such as complete heart block, as in this …

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