Optical coherence tomography outperforms conventional angiography for stent guidance in complex cases, reports research Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 Sept 2024 6:00 AM ISTUsing optimal coherence tomography (OCT) to guide stent implantation during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with complex coronary...
AI for heart scans may benefit decision making for less-experienced clinicians, suggests PROTEUS Trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 Sept 2024 5:00 AM ISTA large randomised trial showed no significant differences to demonstrate that using artificial intelligence (AI) to aid clinical decision-making in...
Vutrisiran offers new lifeline to patients with transthyretin amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Sept 2024 10:00 PM ISTVutrisiran significantly improved mortality, cardiovascular events and markers of disease progression in patients with transthyretin amyloidosis with...
Catching up on sleep on weekends may lower heart disease risk by up to 20%: ESC 2024 Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Sept 2024 8:30 PM ISTThe demands of the working week, often influenced by school or work schedules, can lead to sleep disruption and deprivation. However, new research...
CPAP Treatment Lowers Gestational Hypertension and Preeclampsia risk in Pregnant Women with OSA: JAMA Medha Baranwal10 Sept 2024 8:00 PM ISTTaiwan: A recent meta-analysis, published in JAMA Network Open, suggests that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for pregnant women...
Novel bioadaptor effective and safe treatment option for CAD in challenging patient population, claims study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Sept 2024 9:30 AM ISTUndergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for narrowed arteries with a novel bioadaptor is at least as effective as a contemporary...
Fasting not needed before cath lab procedures confirms SCOFF trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Sept 2024 9:30 AM ISTThere was no difference in complications in patients who fasted or did not fast before cardiac catheterisation procedures requiring conscious...
Mainstay ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation shows substantial benefit over sham procedure: ESC 2024 Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Sept 2024 8:15 AM ISTA catheter ablation procedure widely used to treat the most common heart rhythm disorder significantly reduces the burden of atrial fibrillation (AF)...
Novel point-of-care heart attack test tied to shorter emergency department stays for some patients: ESC 2024 Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Sept 2024 5:00 AM ISTA new, rapid blood test that spots whether people are having a heart attack could improve the treatment of people presenting with chest pain at...
Olpasiran Shows Prolonged Lipoprotein(a) Reduction: Nearly 50% Drop Maintained for Up to Year After Treatment, Study Medha Baranwal9 Sept 2024 9:48 AM ISTUSA: In a recent follow-up study of the OCEAN(a)-DOSE clinical trial, new data has revealed the extended benefits of Olpasiran, a promising siRNA...
Clinical Trial Finds Administering Potassium at 3.6 mEq/L as Effective as Standard 4.5 mEq/L Threshold Post Cardiac Surgery Dr. Garima Soni9 Sept 2024 8:15 AM ISTA new study has shown that a lower threshold for potassium supplementation after cardiac surgery saves patient costs and does not create any further...
Pregnancy Exposure to PAFS Linked to Long-Term Weight Gain and Heart Issues: Study Reveals Dr. Garima Soni9 Sept 2024 8:00 AM ISTWomen with higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy may experience long-term weight gain and heart problems later...
