Aspirin should be taken daily by Heart attack patients to avoid a new heart attack, stroke and death Isra Zaman23 Aug 2023 9:30 AM ISTHeart attack patients who do not take daily aspirin have an elevated likelihood of recurrent myocardial infarction, stroke or death compared with...
Clopidogrel fails to prevent recurrence of heart attack in majority of British south Asians Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 Aug 2023 9:00 AM ISTUK: Clopidogrel is a commonly prescribed medication used to prevent further heart attacks after an initial event. It needs to be activated in the body...
Simple blood test may predict risk of future heart, kidney disease in type 2 diabetes patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A simple blood test was shown to predict the risk of progressive kidney and heart disease in patients with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease in...
Is metabolic syndrome associated with an increased risk of lung cancer? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTChina: A population-based prospective cohort study has shed light on the association of metabolic syndrome (MetS) with the risk of lung cancer.The...
Diabetes and dysglycemia linked to increased risk of atrial fibrillation Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 Aug 2023 11:30 AM ISTDenmark: A recent study published in the Journal of Diabetes and its Complications has found an increased hazard of developing atrial fibrillation...
Longer Sleep Duration Linked to Stroke Risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 Aug 2023 11:15 AM ISTSleep duration has long been recognized as a crucial component of overall cardiovascular health, and its impact on stroke risk has garnered attention....
Primary PCI may be beneficial in selected SCAD patients with STEMI: JACC Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 Aug 2023 11:00 AM ISTSpain: Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI), when indicated in patients with STEMI secondary to spontaneous coronary artery dissection...
Does statin use render survival benefit in frail patients? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Findings from a meta-analysis published in Current Problems in Cardiology have revealed that statin use to lower mortality in frail patients does...
COVID-19 infection significantly associated with development of high BP Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 Aug 2023 4:48 PM ISTResearchers have found in an analysis of electronic medical records for more than 45,000 people that COVID-19 infection was significantly associated...
LAAO under miniaturized TEE probes safe and feasible with low rate of periprocedural complications Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 Aug 2023 10:15 AM ISTBelgium: Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) under conscious sedation and miniaturized transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) guidance is safe and...
Mouth rinse analysis could spot early heart disease risk Isra Zaman21 Aug 2023 9:30 AM ISTGum inflammation leads to periodontitis, which is linked with cardiovascular disease. Now researchers used a simple oral rinse to see if levels of...
Link Between Fluoroquinolone Use and Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection: Study Finds No Significant Association Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 Aug 2023 9:00 AM ISTA recent comprehensive study published in JAMA Cardiology has delved into the potential connection between fluoroquinolone use and the risk of aortic...
