Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences

Clinical and Laboratory Predictors of Disease Severity and Length of Stay in Patients with Hyponatremia

Abstract Background: Hyponatremia is one of the most common electrolyte abnormalities in hospitalized patients and is associated with increased mortality. Aims: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of hyponatremia, risk factors and aetiology in elderly people. Subjects and...

Effectiveness of Deep Breathing and Range of Motion Exercises in Reducing Fatigue among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Objectives Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often linked to persistent physical and mental exhaustion, particularly among patients receiving hemodialysis. To help manage this fatigue, deep breathing techniques along with a range of motion (ROM) exercises were incorporated into the...

Early Clinical Safety and Performance of a Novel Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Catheter in Superficial Femoral and Popliteal Arteries

Abstract This study aimed to assess the clinical safety and performance of the novel paclitaxel-coated balloon (PCB) catheter in the superficial femoral artery (SFA) and/or the popliteal artery (PA) in patients with de novo or non-stented restenotic lesions during routine clinica...

Viscoelastic testing and blood product utilization: a prospective study on associations and predictors of high transfusion needs in living donor liver transplantation

Background: Anticipation of massive blood transfusion (MBT) can enhance patient care, operating room logistics and planning. Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM), evaluates whole blood hemostasis from initiation to hemolysis. This study aimed to determine the role of ROTEM in li...