ABSTRACT
Objective: To compare the QT dispersion for coronary artery disease in cardiac stress test by transesophageal atrial pacing in patients with coronary heart disease
Study Design: Comparative study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Cardiology Department, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Punjab Institute of Cardiology and Umar Cardiac Center, Lahore from January 2015 to August 2015
Materials and Methods: Fifty consecutive inpatients underwent cardiac stress testing [CST] by TEAP firstly, and then accepted selective coronary arteriography [SCA]. These patients were suspected to have coronary heart disease [CHD], 28 were positive [CAD] and 22 were negative, normal coronary group [NCA], as control group. Measurements of QTd in two groups before and after CST were analyzed in and between groups
Results: QTd was high in CAD than NCA group at baseline or every stages after CST [P
Conclusion: Patients with CAD have greater QTd than normal subjects; and QTd increased further in CAD during CST by TEAP, whereas, NCA group with no significant change
ABSTRACT
Cervical cancer is among the three leading causes of cancers among females worldwide. It is also among the three most common causes of cancer deaths among females, about 80% of which occur in less developed countries. The present cross-sectional knowledge, attitude and practice survey was carried out to determine the perceptions and practices of a Pakistani female population regarding cervical cancer screening. Through convenient sampling, 192 subjects were recruited and administered a pre-tested and structured questionnaire. About 5% of subjects knew that screening was available for cervical cancer. Only 2.6% of the sample had ever received a Pap test. The most common reason cited for not having received a Pap test was the lack of information. In conclusion, the Pakistani population studied here demonstrated a very low coverage of the Pap test and a poor knowledge regarding its utility.