High-dose tranexamic acid infusion results in reduced blood transfusion in cardiac surgery cases: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia27 July 2022 8:12 PM ISTChina: High-dose tranexamic acid infusion resulted in a moderate outcome of requiring allogeneic red blood cell transfusion among patients having...
Age-D-Dimer-Albumin score may help predict thrombosis in SARS-CoV-2: Study Dr. Hiral patel27 July 2022 8:00 PM ISTItaly: In ADA score, the combination of age, D-dimer, and albumin helps in the identification of SARS-CoV-2 patients at higher risk of thrombotic...
LDL-C/HDL-C ratio can correlate with coronary artery disease severity in STEMI patients: BMC Jacinthlyn Sylvia27 July 2022 10:00 AM ISTChina: In a new study conducted by Po Gao and the team, it was shown that in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients, the...
Coronary artery disease in Indian males undergoing PCI is common Dr. Nandita Mohan27 July 2022 9:45 AM ISTIn a retrospective study, a group of Indian researchers aimed to explore the prevalence of risk factors and trends of obstructive coronary artery...
Link between NAFLD and heart failure risk Isra Zaman27 July 2022 9:30 AM ISTThe build-up of fat in the liver, known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD for short, is linked to a heightened risk of heart failure...
New rechristened rectangular Amplatzer PVL plug for transcatheter closure Dr. Nandita Mohan27 July 2022 9:00 AM ISTIn a recent study published in IHJ researchers tried a Single-center experience of transcatheter closure of mitral and aortic Paravalvular leaks...
New study updates evidence on risk of myocarditis and pericarditis after COVID vaccination Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 July 2022 3:30 AM ISTA study published by The BMJ today provides an up to date summary of evidence on the risk of myocarditis and pericarditis after mRNA vaccination...
NAFLD associated with increased heart failure risk over next decade Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 July 2022 8:27 PM ISTThe build-up of fat in the liver is known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD. It has become one of the most common causes of chronic liver...
Preoperative atrial fibrillation tied to adverse outcomes after noncardiac surgery: JACC Medha Baranwal26 July 2022 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) found pre-existing atrial fibrillation to be independently associated...
Estimated Blood Viscosity a prognostic factor for mortality in COVID 19 Dr.Niharika Harsha B26 July 2022 7:15 PM ISTIncreased estimated blood viscosity (eBV) is significantly and prognostically associated with the increased mortality rate in patients hospitalized...
Once Daily Vildagliptin 100 mg SR as safe, effective as Vildagliptin 50 mg twice daily add on to Metformin in Indian Diabetics: Discussion on Indian Study Results Dr. Nandita Mohan26 July 2022 12:45 PM IST Vildagliptin, an oral hypoglycemic agent, acts by inhibiting the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 enzyme. The clinical efficacy and safety of vildagliptin...
Dialysis leads to impaired cardiovascular functional capacity in CKD patients: JAHA Dr. Hiral patel26 July 2022 10:15 AM ISTUSA: Dialysis initiation in patients with chronic kidney disease is associated with a significant decline in cardiovascular functional capacity and...
