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30-day Unplanned Readmission Rates and Causes in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Coronary Syndrome Based on DANish CoMorbidity Index for Acute Myocardial Infarction Score. (2025)
Journal Article
Sokhal, B. S., Matetić, A., Marshall, M., Twohig, H., Shepherd, T., Mallen, C. D., & Mamas, M. A. (2025). 30-day Unplanned Readmission Rates and Causes in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Coronary Syndrome Based on DANish CoMorbidity Index for Acute Myocardial Infarction Score. Hellenic Journal of Cardiology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hjc.2025.01.006

Introduction
This study aimed to investigate the association of the DANish CoMorbidity Index for Acute Myocardial Infarction (DANCAMI) score with 30-day unplanned readmission rates and causes in patients with acut... Read More about 30-day Unplanned Readmission Rates and Causes in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Coronary Syndrome Based on DANish CoMorbidity Index for Acute Myocardial Infarction Score..

Temperature-controlled Ablation Versus Conventional Ablation for Pulmonary Vein Isolation in the Treatment of AF: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2025)
Journal Article
Clay, B., Sokhal, B. S., Zeriouh, S., Srinivasan, N. T., Gajendragadkar, P. R., & Martin, C. A. (2025). Temperature-controlled Ablation Versus Conventional Ablation for Pulmonary Vein Isolation in the Treatment of AF: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Review, 14, https://doi.org/10.15420/aer.2024.41

Background: This study compared the efficacy and safety of temperature-controlled and conventional contact-force-sensing radiofrequency ablation catheters for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in AF. Methods: Seven studies (1,138 patients) were included... Read More about Temperature-controlled Ablation Versus Conventional Ablation for Pulmonary Vein Isolation in the Treatment of AF: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Demographic trends of motor neurone disease-associated mortality from 1999-2020 in the United States [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review] (2024)
Journal Article
Imantalab, D., Singh Sokhal, B., Prasanna Kumar Menon, S., Kalra, S., Muller, S., & Mallen, C. (2024). Demographic trends of motor neurone disease-associated mortality from 1999-2020 in the United States [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]. NIHR Open Research, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.3310/nihropenres.13786.1

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a neurodegenerative condition affecting motor neurons in spinal cord and brainstem, leading to a reduced life expectancy. This study describes demographic trends in MND-associated mortality in the United States over a 2... Read More about Demographic trends of motor neurone disease-associated mortality from 1999-2020 in the United States [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review].

Abstract 4143796: Inpatient Mortality Trend in Obese Versus Non-Obese Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: “An Obesity Paradox” – 15-Year Nationwide Sample Analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Abood, Z., Bajwa, T., Sokhal, B., Tunink, K., Hommeida, M., Allaqaband, S., & Jan, M. F. (2024). Abstract 4143796: Inpatient Mortality Trend in Obese Versus Non-Obese Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: “An Obesity Paradox” – 15-Year Nationwide Sample Analysis. Circulation, 150(Suppl_1), https://doi.org/10.1161/circ.150.suppl_1.4143796

Background: Obesity is endemic in the United States. Previous studies have reported an obesity paradox in mortality associated with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and inpatient mortality trends over a... Read More about Abstract 4143796: Inpatient Mortality Trend in Obese Versus Non-Obese Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: “An Obesity Paradox” – 15-Year Nationwide Sample Analysis.

Abstract 4143119: National Inpatient Mortality Trend of Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis (2024)
Journal Article
Abood, Z., Allaqaband, S., Galazka, P., Tunink, K., Sokhal, B., Hommeida, M., …Jan, M. F. (2024). Abstract 4143119: National Inpatient Mortality Trend of Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis. Circulation, 150(Suppl_1), https://doi.org/10.1161/circ.150.suppl_1.4143119

Background: Mitral valve transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) is performed for high-risk patients with severe mitral regurgitation and multiple comorbidities. End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is one poor prognostic factor in M-TEER. However, real... Read More about Abstract 4143119: National Inpatient Mortality Trend of Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis.

Abstract 4143813: Secular Trends and Mortality Rates in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome: 15-Year Nationwide Survey (2024)
Journal Article
Abood, Z., Allaqaband, S., Sokhal, B., Tunink, K., Hommeida, M., Bajwa, T., & Jan, M. F. (2024). Abstract 4143813: Secular Trends and Mortality Rates in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome: 15-Year Nationwide Survey. Circulation, 150(Suppl_1), https://doi.org/10.1161/circ.150.suppl_1.4143813

Background: Non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity, with variable mortality across age groups. Older patients exhibit higher in-hospital mortality and often experience delayed percutaneous c... Read More about Abstract 4143813: Secular Trends and Mortality Rates in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome: 15-Year Nationwide Survey.

Abstract 4141689: Sex-based Differences of Inpatient Mortality Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Insight From Large National Database (2024)
Journal Article
Abood, Z., Weiss, E., Chiang, Y., Lin, A., Sokhal, B., Tunink, K., …Jan, M. F. (2024). Abstract 4141689: Sex-based Differences of Inpatient Mortality Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Insight From Large National Database. Circulation, 150(Suppl_1), https://doi.org/10.1161/circ.150.suppl_1.4141689

Background: Female patients referred for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are generally older and have more comorbidities than their male counterparts. Although higher perioperative mortality among female patients has been reported, there is a... Read More about Abstract 4141689: Sex-based Differences of Inpatient Mortality Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Insight From Large National Database.

Temporal Trends in Parkinson's Disease Related Mortality from 1999-2020: A National Analysis. (2024)
Journal Article
Singh Sokhal, B., Prasanna Kumar Menon, S., Shepherd, T., Muller, S., Arora, A., & Mallen, C. (2024). Temporal Trends in Parkinson's Disease Related Mortality from 1999-2020: A National Analysis. NIHR Open Research, https://doi.org/10.3310/nihropenres.13623.1

IntroductionParkinson's disease (PD) is the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder and is associated with significant disability. The prevalence is rising, and studies have reported potential sex and race disparities in patient outcomes. Dat... Read More about Temporal Trends in Parkinson's Disease Related Mortality from 1999-2020: A National Analysis..

259 Comparing the Use of Antibiotics Versus No Antibiotics in the Management of Acute Left-Sided Uncomplicated Diverticulitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Sokhal, B. S., Mostafa, O. E. S., Ramasamy, S., Spyridon, R., Zaman, S., Hajibandeh, S., & Hajibandeh, S. (2024). 259 Comparing the Use of Antibiotics Versus No Antibiotics in the Management of Acute Left-Sided Uncomplicated Diverticulitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. British Journal of Surgery, 111(Supplement_6), https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znae163.002

Background Acute uncomplicated diverticulitis (AUD) is a common cause of acute abdominal pain. Recent guidelines advise selective use of antibiotics in AUD patients. This meta-analysis aimed to compare the effectiveness of no antibiotics versus antib... Read More about 259 Comparing the Use of Antibiotics Versus No Antibiotics in the Management of Acute Left-Sided Uncomplicated Diverticulitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

529 The Benefit of a University-Supported Foundation Trainee Teaching Buddy Scheme on Medical Student Preparedness for Practical Examinations (2024)
Journal Article
Sokhal, B. S., Menon, S. P. K., Nanthakumar, N., Polymerou, E., Carny, A., Xiang, J., …Rao, V. (2024). 529 The Benefit of a University-Supported Foundation Trainee Teaching Buddy Scheme on Medical Student Preparedness for Practical Examinations. British Journal of Surgery, 111(Supplement_6), https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znae163.451

Background A key aspect of Health Education England’s foundation training learning outcomes is to develop the clinical teacher. Aim The aim of this initiative was to pair up year 3 medical students (trainee) with foundation trainees (trainer) for bed... Read More about 529 The Benefit of a University-Supported Foundation Trainee Teaching Buddy Scheme on Medical Student Preparedness for Practical Examinations.

FP2.13 - Do we really need Antibiotics for Simple Uncomplicated Diverticulitis? Results of Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Sokhal, B. S., Mostafa, O. E. S., Ramasamy, S., Spyridon, R., Hajibandeh, S., & Hajibandeh, S. (2024, May). FP2.13 - Do we really need Antibiotics for Simple Uncomplicated Diverticulitis? Results of Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Poster presented at Annual Congress of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, Belfast, UK

Aims Acute uncomplicated diverticulitis (AUD) is a common cause of acute abdominal pain. Recent guidelines advise selective use of antibiotics in AUD patients. This meta-analysis aimed to compare the effectiveness of no antibiotics versus antibiotics... Read More about FP2.13 - Do we really need Antibiotics for Simple Uncomplicated Diverticulitis? Results of Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.