Hepatic Artery Variations in a Sample of Pakistani Population

Genetic Polymorphism of CYP2C19 in Pakistani Population

CYP2C19 polymorphism is associated with pretreatment drug response prediction, metabolism, and disposition. Pakistan consists of a population comprising of various ethnic groups residing in different regions of the country each claiming diverse ethnic origins. The identification of CYP450 genotypic composition of these populations is therefore necessary to avoid adverse drug reactions in these ...

Coronary artery diameter in a cohort of adult Pakistani population.

OBJECTIVE To study the diameter of coronary arteries in a cohort of adult Pakistani population and to compare these with the diameters of Caucasians mentioned in the literature. METHODS A study of 220 adult patients referred to National Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (NICVD) for diagnostic coronary angiography between May 2000 to December 2000. RESULTS The mean diameter of Right Corona...

Prevalence of Gynaecomastia in Male Pakistani Population

Genetic Polymorphism of CYP2C19 in Pakistani Population

CYP2C19 polymorphism is associated with pretreatment drug response prediction, metabolism, and disposition. Pakistan consists of a population comprising of various ethnic groups residing in different regions of the country each claiming diverse ethnic origins. The identification of CYP450 genotypic composition of these populations is therefore necessary to avoid adverse drug reactions in these ...

Hepatic artery variations: a case report

Introduction The anatomy of the hepatic artery is of great clinical significance in all hepato-biliary surgeries including liver transplants. Recently, due to the rapid increase in the number of liver transplants and laparoscopic cholecystectomy the importance of hepatic artery anatomy has become apparent. In liver transplants appropriate evaluation of hepatic arteries is essential for reducing...