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All publications by 'Katira R'



Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – St Helens & Knowsley Staff

Patient satisfaction with telephone consultations in cardiology outpatients during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic required a radical change in healthcare delivery methods, including the remote delivery of many outpatient services. We aimed to understand patient satisfaction with telephone consultations. Patients who had undergone a cardiology telephone consultation between 24 February and 19 July 2021 were asked to complete a survey. The survey assessed..

Published: 09/11/2022
Authors: Goodall J, Katira R

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Dermatological manifestations of cardiac conditions

Abstract Various cardiac disorders seen in general and acute medicine have dermatological manifestations that may provide critical clues to the underlying disease. This review will discuss the important dermatological signs seen in cardiac conditions. We believe greater interdisciplinary liaison will improve our understanding of the link between the dermatological and..

Published: 23/03/2022
Authors: Katira R

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Rare ECG finding in a patient with severe hypercalcaemia

A man in his late 60s with a significant history of decompensated alcohol-related liver disease was admitted to hospital with a 2-week history of increasing jaundice and pruritus as well as confusion, drowsiness and a decreased exercise tolerance. Routine bloods revealed an exceptionally elevated corrected calcium level which peaked at 5.17 ..

Published: 21/06/2021
Authors: Chaplin G, Malik A, Katira R

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Colchicine in coronary artery disease

Abstract Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Inflammation has been seen to be a key feature of atherosclerosis and CAD, with a raised C-reactive protein being a marker of poor prognosis. Thus, the role of anti-inflammatory agents has been investigated in CAD. Colchicine..

Published: 29/03/2021
Authors: Katira R

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Cangrelor

Introduction Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remains a major cause of mortality and morbidity in people with diabetes. Diabetes is a critical risk factor for the development of ACS and its complications. Guidance on primary coronary intervention (PCI) for ACS from several authorities recommends the use of a P2Y12 inhibitor..

Published: 20/01/2020
Authors: Katira R

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Potential use of PCSK9 inhibitors as a secondary preventative measure

Background Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors are a major development in the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and is one of the most significant discoveries since the development of statin therapy. Administration of two human monoclonal antibodies to PCSK9 (alirocumab and evolocumab) can significantly reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (..

Published: 20/02/2019
Authors: Elamin AFM, Katira R

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