Journal Club - FDA approves AVEIR VR leadless pacemaker system to treat patients with slow heart Dr. Nandita Mohan2 May 2022 5:45 PM ISTThe Food and Drug Administration has granted approval to Abbott's Aveir leadless, single-chamber pacemaker system for patients with bradycardia. In...
Influenza vaccination may lower risk of major adverse CV events: JAMA Dr. Shravani Dali2 May 2022 10:35 AM ISTReceipt of influenza vaccination is tied with a lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, according to a recent study published in the JAMA...
FDA approves mavacamten for managing symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 May 2022 10:30 AM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration has approved mavacamten (Camzyos) for treatment of symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy...
High intake of dietary fiber beneficial for hypertension and CVD management: Study Medha Baranwal2 May 2022 10:00 AM ISTNew Zealand: Findings from a meta-analysis published in the journal BMC Medicine emphasize the incorporation of high fiber foods for patients with...
Is Micronutrient supplementation next step for managing heart failure? Medha Baranwal30 April 2022 10:45 AM ISTNetherlands: Supplementation with micronutrients -- particularly a combination of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), copper, zinc, iron, and selenium -- might be a...
Intensive BP control tied to increase in whole-brain cerebral blood flow Medha Baranwal30 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Intensive antihypertensive treatment compared to the standard one is associated with increased, rather than decreased, cerebral perfusion,...
Gamified Health Intervention Improves Postpartum Physical Activity: JAMA MD Bureau30 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTPostpartum women's recovery from birth can be assisted through increased physical activity (PA). However, women face substantial barriers to...
Survivors of heart attack plus cardiac arrest at increased risk of early death Hina Zahid30 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTPatients who survive a heart attack together with sudden cardiac arrest are at increased risk of dying within six years following hospital...
Living near noise pollution tied to greater risk of heart attack Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTLiving near noise pollution tied to greater risk of heart attackLiving near noise pollution tied to greater risk of heart attackLiving near noise...
Aspirin does not cut risk in non-obstructive coronary artery disease Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 April 2022 12:45 PM ISTOAK BROOK: Aspirin therapy, as opposed to statin use, for non-obstructive coronary artery disease does not reduce major cardiovascular events,...
Ticagrelor, aspirin benefits in TIA outweigh risk over 30-day treatment period: Neurology Medha Baranwal29 April 2022 12:30 PM ISTChina: A recent study in the journal Neurology found that in patients with mild to moderate ischemic stroke or at high risk for transient ischemic...
Journal Club - POISE 3 in favour of Wider Use of Tranexamic Acid in Noncardiac Surgery Dr. Nandita Mohan29 April 2022 12:15 PM ISTPerioperative bleeding is common in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic drug that may safely decrease...
