Insulin Resistance May Be Important Risk Factor for Most Common Heart Valve Disease: Study Finds Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri28 Nov 2024 8:00 AM ISTA large population study of men over 45 indicates insulin resistance may be an important risk factor for the development of the world's most common...
Sitting too long can harm heart health, even for active people, suggests study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Nov 2024 9:15 PM ISTMore time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, according to a study...
Updated guidance reaffirms CPR with breaths essential for cardiac arrest following drowning Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Nov 2024 8:15 PM IST Updated guidance reaffirms the recommendation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and highlights the importance of compressions with rescue...
No significant benefit of IV exenatide in reducing complications during cardiac surgery, finds GLORIOUS trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Nov 2024 8:00 PM ISTA large-scale clinical trial found that intravenous infusion of exenatide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog medication, during heart surgeries...
Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate Enhances Spironolactone Tolerance in Heart Failure Patients with Hyperkalemia: JACC Medha Baranwal27 Nov 2024 9:00 AM ISTUSA: The REALIZE-K trial shows that a daily oral potassium binder can safely enable the use of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) in heart...
AI-powered tool may offer quick, no-contact blood pressure and diabetes screening, reveals research Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Nov 2024 8:30 PM ISTA new system that combines high-speed video and an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered algorithm may offer quick, no-contact screenings for high...
Alternative LDL Cholesterol safely and effectively lowers risk of ASCVD instead of high intensity statins: JAMA Dr.Niharika Harsha B26 Nov 2024 9:00 AM ISTAn alternative low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol-lowering strategy can successfully reduce the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular...
Breakthrough in Cardiac Care: Leadless Pacemaker-ICD System Exceeds Safety and Performance Goals, Study Reveals Medha Baranwal26 Nov 2024 9:00 AM ISTNetherlands: A recent prospective study demonstrated that the use of a leadless pacemaker capable of wireless communication with a subcutaneous...
Can Standing at Work Have Negative Impact on Blood Pressure? Study Sheds Light Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri26 Nov 2024 8:15 AM ISTA Finnish study found that prolonged standing at work had a negative impact on the research participants' 24-hour blood pressure. In contrast,...
Early detection, intensive treatment critical for high-risk patients with Kawasaki Disease, reveals research Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Nov 2024 8:30 PM ISTAdvances in cardiac imaging techniques and risk categorization have led to improvements in diagnosis, initial treatment and long-term management of...
Denosumab Linked to Higher Risk of Severe Hypocalcemia in Older Female Dialysis-Dependent Patients: JAMA Medha Baranwal25 Nov 2024 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A target trial emulation study revealed that denosumab significantly increased the risk of hypocalcemia requiring emergency treatment compared to...
Two-medication combo pills successfully lowers blood pressure among adults in India: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Nov 2024 8:00 PM ISTMedication variations that combined two of three different blood pressure-lowering medications into a single pill worked equally well in reducing...
