Screening of AF using smartphones enhances detection and treatment Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 Sept 2022 7:30 PM ISTScreening of Atrial fibrillation using smartphones enhances detection and treatment. Use of conventional smartphones more than doubles the...
Long-term use of evolocumab tied to sustained reduction of LDL C and CV events: FOURIER-OLE trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Sept 2022 11:00 AM ISTEvolocumab is a proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor used to lower CVD risk by controlling LDL cholesterol.According to...
P2Y12 inhibitor better than aspirin for patients with coronary artery disease: PANTHER Medha Baranwal3 Sept 2022 10:45 AM ISTBarcelona, Spain: Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) on P2Y12-inhibitor monotherapy were shown to have cardiovascular benefits compared with...
Greater effects of air pollution on females than males: Study Isra Zaman3 Sept 2022 9:30 AM ISTThe impact of breathing diesel exhaust fumes may be more severe for females than males, according to new research. Researchers looked for changes in...
Women with acute MI at lower risk of ventricular fibrillation compared to men: JAHA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 Sept 2022 7:30 PM ISTFRANCE: Compared to men, women are at a decreased risk of developing ventricular fibrillation during an episode of acute myocardial infarction (AMI),...
Warmer temperatures may negatively impact renal function in heart failure patients: ESC Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 Sept 2022 11:00 AM ISTSpain: In patients with heart failure, a gradual increase in temperature is associated with negative effects on renal function during the summer,...
Vegetarian and vegan diet may lower risk of CVD and CAD but not stroke: Study Medha Baranwal2 Sept 2022 10:15 AM ISTNorway: People who consume vegetarian diets may be at a lower risk of ischemic heart disease (IHD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) but not stroke,...
Is FFR guidance better than intravascular ultrasonography for PCI outcomes ? Jacinthlyn Sylvia1 Sept 2022 8:00 PM ISTA new study published by Bon-Kwon Koo in The New England Journal of Medicine found that fractional flow reserve (FFR) guidance provided similar...
Low physical function after age 65 associated with future heart attack, heart failure and stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Sept 2022 7:56 PM ISTLow physical function after age of 65 was associated with risk of future heart attack, heart failure and stroke according to a new study. The elderly...
Long term comprehensive cardiovascular screening fails to reduce mortality: DANCAVAS Trial Jacinthlyn Sylvia1 Sept 2022 10:00 AM ISTA new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found no significant reduction in all-cause mortality in men aged 65 to 74 after being...
Statins provide CV protection that greatly outweighs risk of muscle symptoms Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Sept 2022 9:15 AM ISTStatin therapy is administered for prevention of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes. But some patients encounter muscle...
Link between low physical function and future cardiovascular diseases in elderly Isra Zaman1 Sept 2022 9:15 AM ISTAmong people older than age 65 who were assessed using a short physical function test, having lower physical function was independently associated...
