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...
Lifetime exposure to sexual assault and other traumatic stress may hamper stroke recovery Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Feb 2024 10:15 AM ISTStressors and traumatic events experienced over the course of a lifetime may negatively impact subsequent stroke recovery; specifically, stroke...
Single bolus recombinant staphylokinase beneficial for STEMI patients undergoing PCI: Circulation Medha Baranwal3 Feb 2024 10:00 AM ISTChina: A single bolus recombinant staphylokinase (r-SAK) before percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) boosted patency of the infarct-related artery...
CT scan most effective for diagnosis and assessment of people with stable chest pain Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Feb 2024 9:30 AM ISTPrevious studies have found less than 40% of patients with stable chest pain undergoing invasive coronary angiography are found to have obstructive...
Even short bouts of hypothermic circulatory arrest tied to cognitive deficits after aortic arch surgery Medha Baranwal3 Feb 2024 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Even short bouts of hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) during aortic arch surgery were associated with neuroimaging and neurocognitive deficits...
Black women with High BP before age 35 may have triple the risk of stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Feb 2024 2:30 AM ISTBlack women who develop high blood pressure before age 35 and are on medication for hypertension may have triple the odds of having a stroke, and...
