Existing chest scans may be used for predicting surgical risks: Study Isra Zaman6 March 2023 9:15 AM ISTInstead of special heart scans, physicians can use images of the chest captured months earlier, and for other reasons, to estimate patients’ risk of...
Only Weight loss not good enough for treating dyslipidemia among women Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 March 2023 7:00 PM ISTObesity continues to become more common worldwide, despite the health risks and increased mortality posed by the diseases and conditions that...
Posterior pericardiotomy reduces postoperative AF and pericardial effusion risk after cardiac surgery Jacinthlyn Sylvia4 March 2023 10:15 AM ISTPosterior pericardiotomy (PP) is a safe and effective technique that reduces the risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) and pericardial...
Refusal of high-risk patients to take statin common and tied to higher LDL cholesterol levels: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Over 20 percent of patients at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease refused to take statin medications; this trend was particularly...
Does diabetes status in patients with left main disease affect the decision for CABG or PCI? Study sheds light Medha Baranwal3 March 2023 11:30 AM ISTUSA: A meta-analysis of four randomized, controlled trials showed that among patients undergoing revascularization for left main disease and deemed...
Consumption of whole grains may prevent cardiovascular disease and mortality: Study Medha Baranwal3 March 2023 11:15 AM ISTChina: Consuming whole grains rather than refined grains can prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD), coronary heart disease (CHD), and all-cause...
Ultrasound renal denervation is effective for BP control across hypertension of varying severities: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 March 2023 9:45 AM ISTUSA: Ultrasound renal denervation (uRDN) reduces blood pressure compared with a sham procedure, a recent study has shown. The study appeared in JAMA...
Study finds for older adults, every 500 additional steps taken daily associated with lower heart risk Isra Zaman3 March 2023 9:30 AM ISTWalking an additional 500 steps, or about one-quarter of a mile, per day was associated with a 14% lower risk of heart disease, stroke or heart...
Dietary nitrate in the form of beetroot juice reduces restenosis after PCI in stable angina: NITRATE-OCT trial Medha Baranwal2 March 2023 10:30 AM ISTUSA: New data from the NITRATE-OCT trial has shown that dietary nitrate may effectively reduce restenosis risks after PCI (percutaneous coronary...
Study finds home-based cardiac rehabilitation may help people live longer Isra Zaman2 March 2023 9:00 AM ISTWHO defines cardiac rehabilitation as "The sum of activity and interventions required to ensure the best possible physical, mental, and social...
Vaping nicotine and THC associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety in teens and young adults Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTA survey of more than 2,500 teens and young adults led by the American Heart Association found that vaping nicotine and THC, the psychoactive...
AF detected in 20 percent stroke survivors, increasing risk of fresh stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that Atrial Fibrillation was detected in 20 percent ischemic stroke survivors due to atherosclerosis, increasing...
