Comparable clinical outcomes of radial artery grafts versus right internal mammary artery grafts during CABG, suggests study Medha Baranwal7 Feb 2024 11:30 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in the American Heart Journal compared the radial artery (RA) versus the right internal mammary artery (RIMA) as a...
Triptan initiation tied to higher risk of stroke and MI in patients with high-risk CV profile: JAMA Medha Baranwal7 Feb 2024 11:15 AM ISTDenmark: A recent case-crossover study including 429,612 individuals revealed that triptan initiation is associated with a higher risk of myocardial...
Ear clip stimulation of vagus nerve promising as POTS treatment, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Feb 2024 10:15 AM ISTA newly published study from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine at OU Health Sciences shows that stimulating the body's longest nerve...
Earlier treatment with SGLT2 inhibitor canagliflozin confers cardiorenal benefits in type 2 diabetes Medha Baranwal7 Feb 2024 10:00 AM ISTCanada: A pooled analysis of the CANVAS Program and CREDENCE trials showed that earlier treatment with canagliflozin confers consistent cardiorenal...
Nitroglycerine use preceding PCI for ACS tied to lower BP and adverse clinical outcomes in elderly Aditi6 Feb 2024 9:30 PM ISTPrimary care for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) typically involves administering nitroglycerin (GTN). However, it remains unclear whether GTN use...
Ultrasound therapy may safely improve aortic valve function in patients with calcified aortic stenosis Dr. Shravani Dali6 Feb 2024 10:45 AM ISTUltrasound therapy may safely improve aortic valve function in patients with calcified aortic stenosis suggests a new study published in the...
Diabetes remission achieved through weight loss tied to lower risk of CVD and CKD: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 Feb 2024 10:15 AM ISTUSA: New research published in Diabetologia revealed a substantially lower incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD)...
More neighborhood fitness spaces linked to higher physical activity levels after stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Feb 2024 7:41 PM ISTStroke survivors were more likely to remain physical activity or even exercise more after their stroke if they lived in neighborhoods with easy access...
Genetic testing for familial hypercholesterolemia may help refine risk stratification beyond LDL-C alone: JAMA Medha Baranwal5 Feb 2024 10:15 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in JAMA Cardiology has revealed an association between the presence of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) variants and a...
New clot-busting medication may simplify stroke treatment in specialized ambulance Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Feb 2024 10:00 AM IST Compared with the standard clot-busting medication alteplase, the newer clot-buster tenecteplase may offer a safe, effective and simpler way to treat...
Both psychotherapy and antidepressants feasible options for managing depression in HF patients: JAMA Medha Baranwal5 Feb 2024 9:30 AM ISTUSA: To ameliorate depression in patients with heart failure, they could be given the choice between antidepressant medication management (MEDS) or...
FDA approves first tricuspid valve replacement system for tricuspid regurgitation Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Feb 2024 11:15 AM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration has approved Evoque as first transcatheter treatment for tricuspid regurgitation. The new transcatheter treatment...
