A CAC score of zero rules out significant left main stenosis, AHJ study. dr. Abhimanyu Uppal21 July 2021 9:30 AM ISTWhile there is an ongoing debate about medical vs. invasive management of stable coronary artery disease (CAD) patients, especially after publication...
Apixaban linked to lesser adverse events in AF elderly patients with frailty: Study Medha Baranwal21 July 2021 9:30 AM ISTUSA: Apixaban compared with warfarin is associated with a lower rate of adverse events across all frailty levels in older adults with atrial...
Smoking linked to increased heart diseases in younger population: MD Editorial Team21 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTCardiovascular diseases are one of the major causes of death worldwide, with 2380 deaths per day as per recent statistics. A recent tertiary care...
Embryo freezing for IVF linked to blood pressure problems in pregnancy: Study Hina Zahid21 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTPreparation of the uterus with hormones in an artificial cycle is significantly associated with a higher risk of vascular disorders than from cycles...
QRS fragmentation can predict regional motion abnormality on imaging, finds study. dr. Abhimanyu Uppal20 July 2021 11:08 AM ISTIn recent years the search for new predictors of poor prognosis in CAD has revealed the presence of fragmented QRS (fQRS). Continuing this exciting...
Relevance of post-MI use of beta-blockers and MRA, reveals new study Medha Baranwal20 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: The effects of beta-blocker therapy on survival after myocardial infarction (MI), when analyzed dichotomously, on (all doses) did not demonstrate...
Fermented foods can keep weight in check and prevent diabetes, CVD, and cancer: Study Hina Zahid20 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTHigh-fiber diets have been associated with lower rates of mortality, the consumption of fermented foods can help with weight maintenance and may...
BNP is "cardio-protective", STOP-HF study opens gates for next-gen therapeutics dr. Abhimanyu Uppal19 July 2021 10:00 AM ISTB-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) possesses blood-pressure-lowering, antifibrotic, and aldosterone-suppressing properties. A recent analysis of STOP-HF...
Febuxostat has similar CV safety as Allopurinol when used in Gout: Study Dr. Shravani Dali19 July 2021 9:30 AM ISTFebuxostat used for Gout did not substantially increase the risk of cardiovascular events or death when compared to the usage of Allopurinol,...
Tissue Doppler may detect LV Dysfunction in COPD patients without pulmonary hypertension Dr. Nandita Mohan19 July 2021 8:45 AM ISTSubclinical LV systolic dysfunction was a frequent finding in a cohort of COPD patients, even in those with normal pulmonary artery pressure, finds...
One-fourth patients experience functional decline after noncardiac surgery: Study Medha Baranwal19 July 2021 8:45 AM ISTCanada: 25% of participants reported a functional decline following major elective noncardiac surgery, show results from a multicentre prospective...
Heart disease medications may reduce severity of COVID-19, finds study Hina Zahid19 July 2021 8:45 AM ISTStatins and anti-hypertension medications stabilize the underlying diseases for which they are prescribed, making patients more likely to recover from...
