Muhammad Jaffer Ansari

Publications (3)0 Total impact

• Article: Common indications of permanent pacemaker insertion.

  Syed Mashood Ahmed, Muhammad Jaffer Ansari
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  ABSTRACT: Approximately one million people in the US have permanent pacemakers. These patients are usually seen in general practice and referred to a cardiologist. Therefore, it is important for the internists and hospitalists to be aware of the indications and complications of cardiac pacing.
  Comprehensive Therapy 02/2008; 34(1):24-7.
• Article: Superior vena cava obstruction presenting as a complication of repeated central venous cannulations.

  Muhammad Jaffer Ansari, Atiq Syed, Warangkhana Wongba, Yousef Shaikh, Syed Hug, Zohair Karamally, Mohamed Salem
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  ABSTRACT: Frequent use of central venous cannulations and dialysis catheters has led to increased complications like venous thrombosis and catheter-related sepsis. Superior vena cava subclavian obstruction secondary to extensive thrombosis of the central veins and internal jugular veins is presented. The risk factors, diagnostic modalities, and treatment options are discussed.
  Comprehensive Therapy 02/2006; 32(3):189-91.
• Article: ANCA-associated small vessel vasculitis (AASV) presenting as anemia and acute renal dysfunction.

  Yousaf Shaikh, Muhammad Jaffer Ansari
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  ABSTRACT: AASV is an autoimmune disease with multiple-system involvement, which if untreated, carries a poor prognosis. The kidneys are the most common involved organ in these vasculitides. We present a case of AASV who presented with severe anemia and acute renal failure that was treated with steroids and cyclophosphamide.
  Comprehensive Therapy 35(3-4):192-5.