Original Articles

Atrial Electromechanical Delay and P-wave Dispersion Before and After Haemodialysis in Patients with End-stage Renal Failure

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.190

Synopsis:

Atrial fibrillation is a dangerous condition and maintaining sinus rhythm is crucial for patients with end-stage renal disease. Haemodialysis sessions have favourable hemodynamic effects which result in the decrement in atrial electromechanical delay and P-wave dispersion.

ABSTRACT

Background: Electromechanical delay (EMD) has been defined as the temporal interval between the onset of cardiac electrical activity and myocardial contraction. Atrial EMD is considered as an independent predictor of atrial fibrillation. In this study, we sought to evaluate the effect of hemodialysis (HD) on atrial electromechanical properties and conduction homogeneity in patients with end-stage renal failure (ESRF).

Received:

20 Apr, 2015

Accepted:

27 Apr, 2015

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Haemodialysis

atrial fibrillation

Atrial electromechanical delay

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e-Published: 09 Jul, 2015

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Payday, Effects of the Calendar and Time to Trauma Volume in ED in Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.129

Synopsis:

The objective is to investigate the effects of calendar variation, time and payday on trauma volume in Emergency Department . 14, 886 presentations with trauma-related injury were selected. Frequency varies per time frame and trauma group. This study can improve healthcare system.

ABSTRACT

Received:

02 Mar, 2015

Accepted:

23 Mar, 2015

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Prospective Trauma Registry

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 07 Jul, 2015

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Manuscripts that are “Published at Acceptance” have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear prior to being copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue, or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been assigned to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

The Scaphomastoid Suture as an Alternative Surgical Technique for Prominent Ear Deformity

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 1: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.319

Pages:

105–110

Synopsis:

Prominent ear is a common disorder and can be corrected by several methods. Scaphomastoid suture which is an alternative method for prominent ear treatment is described in this report. This safe, quick, and simple method helps to obtain natural ear position or profile.

ABSTRACT

Received:

17 Nov, 2014

Accepted:

30 Jun, 2015

Published:

08 Mar, 2017

PDF Attachment:

wimjiss12017_105_110_.pdf

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e-Published: 06 Jul, 2015

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Age and Gender Differences of Orthostatic Hypertension in Children

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 6: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.316

Pages:

583–87

Synopsis:

We report the results of a retrospective cross-sectional study of 2089 children referred for syncope of unknown origin and pre-syncope symptoms. We noted that orthostatic hypertension existed in 23.84% out of these 2089 children. Orthostatic hypertension frequency was higher in males and those ≥ 12 years of age. In orthostatic hypertensive children, head-up tilt test positive rate was higher in females and those ≥ 12 years of age. Since orthostatic hypertension, as an orthostatic blood pressure regulation disorder, is not as well studied as orthostatic hypotension, we believe that our findings could be of interest to the readers of your journal.

ABSTRACT

Background: Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a common orthostatic blood pressure (BP) regulation disorder. Orthostatic hypertension (OHT), on the other hand, is not so common but has relevancy with autonomic neuropathy and diabetes. Orthostatic hypotension is prevalent in females and elderly person. But prevalence of OHT in age and gender is poorly studied.

Received:

17 Nov, 2014

Accepted:

02 Mar, 2015

Published:

20 Dec, 2018

PDF Attachment:

wimj-iss6-2017_583_587.pdf

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Keywords:

head-up tilt table test

orthostatic hypertension

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e-Published: 03 Jul, 2015

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Factors that Influence Dental Anxiety among the Elders in Communities of Hangzhou City, China

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.013

Synopsis:

The elderly population in Hangzhou communities has a relatively high level of dental anxiety associated with age, monthly income, pain intolerance, dental experience and physical condition.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The third nationwide survey of oral health in China revealed a poor oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) in elderly Chinese population. Dental anxiety (DA) has been associated with poor oral health. The aim of this study was to analyze the influencing factors of dental anxiety among community elders in Hangzhou city, China.

Received:

22 Jan, 2015

Accepted:

05 Feb, 2015

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e-Published: 03 Jul, 2015

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Manuscripts that are “Published at Acceptance” have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear prior to being copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue, or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been assigned to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

The Emergency Contraceptive Pill: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Women in Barbados

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 1: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.286

Pages:

154–8

Synopsis:

Many women were at risk for an unplanned pregnancy. Awareness and use of the emergency contraceptive pill, however, is low with 43% of women 18 to 44 years of age aware of the method and only 14% had used it.

ABSTRACT

Received:

15 Oct, 2014

Accepted:

08 Apr, 2015

Published:

08 Mar, 2017

PDF Attachment:

wimjiss12017_154_158_0.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Barbados

emergency contraception

Contraception

Journal Authors:

A Holder

OP Adams

e-Published: 03 Jul, 2015

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The Impact of Turmeric Cream on Healing of Cesarean Scar

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 4: September (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.196

Pages:

400–6

Synopsis:

The REEDA scale was used to evaluate the wound healing process in three groups of women who had a Caesarean operation. Results showed that turmeric was effective in faster healing of wounds from a Caesarean section. The use of turmeric is suggested to reduce wound complications after Caesarean operation.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of turmeric cream on the healing of Caesarean wound.

Received:

26 Aug, 2014

Revised:

25 Feb, 2015

Accepted:

02 Mar, 2015

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wimjsep2015_400_406.pdf

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e-Published: 30 Jun, 2015

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Cleft Lip and Palate and Alveolar Bone Grafting in the United Kingdom: A Brief Overview for Non-specialists

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.191

Pages:

185–8

Synopsis:

Cleft lip and palate is a common congenital defect that is associated with various functional, aesthetic and psychosocial problems. In this article, we sought to share a brief overview of the management of cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom, particularly aimed at non-specialists.

ABSTRACT

Received:

20 Apr, 2015

Accepted:

18 May, 2015

PDF Attachment:

wimj_iss1_2016_185_188.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Alveolar bone grafting

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 29 Jun, 2015

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Giant Cell Arteritis– Who to Refer to?

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 2: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.177

Pages:

300-03

Synopsis:

Visual symptoms associated with giant cell arteritis (GCA) need immediate referral to ophthalmology. Patients without visual symptoms should be appropriately referred to rheumatology. Clinicians should be familiar with the broad spectrum of atypical presentations of GCA in order to make an accurate diagnosis.

ABSTRACT

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a systemic immune-mediated vasculitis affecting the medium and large arteries. Typical symptoms include a new headache, jaw claudication, tender temporal artery, polymyalgia rheumatica, fever and anorexia. Visual loss resulting from GCA is an ophthalmic emergency and requires immediate assessment and referral to the ophthalmologist for prompt treatment with steroids. This article provides a systematic approach to the diagnosis and management of giant cell arteritis.

Received:

23 Mar, 2015

Accepted:

31 Mar, 2015

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wimj_iss2_2016_300-03.pdf

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e-Published: 29 Jun, 2015

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Preseptal Cellulitis or Orbital Cellulitis?

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 2: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.179

Pages:

304-07

Synopsis:

Preseptal cellulitis and orbital cellulitis can both present similarly, but their management differ. Prompt recognition of orbital cellulitis can be sight saving. This article provides a systematic approach to distinguish between preseptal cellulitis and orbital cellulitis at presentation.

ABSTRACT

Received:

23 Mar, 2015

Accepted:

25 Mar, 2015

PDF Attachment:

wimj_iss2_2016_304-07.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

management

orbital cellulitis