Research & Review: Management of Cardiovascular and Orthopedic Complications (e-ISSN: 2582-5739)

Conus Medullaris

S. Sreeremya — 2019-01-23

Conus Medullaris is the tapered end of spinal cord (CM). The anomalies in the L1-L2 region results in the malfunction and then it is termed Conus Medullaris syndrome (CMS). This paper covers the major aspect of CMS.

Genetic Basis of Idiopathic Scoliosis

S. Sreeremya — 2019-02-12

Idiopathic scoliosis (IS) the most usual spinal deformity, affects otherwise healthy children and adolescents during growth. The etiology is still not quiet understood, although genetic factors are believed to be important. This review corroborates the understanding of IS as a complex disease with a polygenic background. Presumably IS can be typically due to a spectrum of genetic risk variants, ranging from very rare or even private to very common. The most promising candidate genes are highlighted.

Coronary Thrombosis: Clinical Manifestation & Case Study

S. Sreeremya — 2019-03-15

Coronary thrombosis is basically a clot formation in the cardiovascular region. The initial clot formation or thrombi formation can pave to the gradual progression of other devastating anomalies to heart. This paper garners major insight on coronary thrombosis, coronary artery diseases and case studies related to it.

Effectiveness of STP on Knowledge and Practice Regarding CPR Among Policemen

Rev. Sr. Sajitha Moothedan — 2019-04-15

Introduction: Worldwide, the prevalence of death related to sudden cardiac arrest is increasing day by day. Early recognition and treatment of sudden cardiac arrest improves survival of victims. It is not just how quickly a patient is shifted to the hospital, but the manner of initial resuscitation in which the victim has undergone before shifting to hospital also makes a big difference. It is very important that every person in the community especially life survivors know about CPR to save life. Methods: The research design selected for this study was one group pre- test post- test only design. Thirty Police officers who met inclusion criteria were selected using random sampling technique. After identifying the existing knowledge regarding CPR the policemen were given training on CPR by structured teaching program. Then the investigator conducted post-test by using self-administered structured questionnaire and a structured checklist to assess the knowledge and practice. Result: Majority of policemen were having poor existing knowledge regarding CPR. The mean difference between post-test and pre-test knowledge was 9.73 and standard deviation difference was 2.017. The ‘t’ value obtained was 14.2155 and is significant at the 0.05 level. This implies that the knowledge level had improved after structured teaching programme. Besides, a highly positive correlation also exists between knowledge and practice (r = 0.86443). Conclusion: Levit’s behavioural model has shown that attitude and practice are very well determined by the knowledge base of the individual. The structured teaching programme and the demonstration were effective in increasing the knowledge and practice of policemen.

A Study to Evaluate The Effectiveness of Information Booklet on Knowledge And Attitude Regarding Complications of Heart Attack Among Cardiac Patients in Selected Hospital, Bengaluru

Ms. Jelish Sharma Phurailatpam — 2019-05-16

Patients with diminished cardiovascular capacity and elderly are not able to adjust with the physiologic changes due to sudden burden to the heart which finally fails to require cardiac output. This results in increased morbidity and mortality. The WHO (World Health Organization) estimated that 17.3 million people died from Cardio Vascular Diseases (CVDs) all over the world. About 50% of deaths occur within one hour of the heart attack outside a hospital. Heart disease is on the rise and seen both among rich and poor. There has been a steady increase in incidence of heart diseases; both in India as well as in Karnataka which is currently 12%-13%. Nearly 25% of people who suffer heart attacks are below 40 years and middle-aged women. The researcher felt that there is a lack of knowledge regarding the complications of. Heart attack among cardiac patients and felt the needs to give awareness among cardiac patients. If the patients gain adequate knowledge about complications of heart attack which is the risk factors for cardiac disease and an exaggerating factor, they can prevent themselves from being a victim of heart attack and know how to manage and prevent when it is occurs. Therefore, the investigator felt a strong desire to assess the knowledge and attitude to provide information regarding complications on heart attack in cardiac patients.