HbA1c measurement can even stratify CVD risk in patients without diabetes: Study Medha Baranwal7 Jun 2021 7:45 AM ISTSpain: Routine HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) use can help in identifying asymptomatic people at higher risk of subclinical atherosclerosis (SA) besides...
Simvastatin may prevent post-op cardiac arrhythmias in arthroplasty patients: Study Dr Satabdi Saha7 Jun 2021 7:30 AM ISTSudden cardiac death, which is mainly associated with the presence of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, is a common 'killer' among patients...
Topical lidocaine holds potential for pain management after cardiac surgery: Study Medha Baranwal5 Jun 2021 10:01 AM ISTUSA: Topical lidocaine could be used for postoperative pain management following cardiac surgery and may aid in recovery, finds a recent study in the...
Regular milk consumption is way to healthy heart, finds study Hina Zahid5 Jun 2021 9:52 AM ISTMilk can be a part of a healthy balanced diet; there is no need to limit milk consumption if you're looking to improve your heart health.Australia:...
Can weight loss after Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy ameliorate High BP ? Josepha James5 Jun 2021 9:37 AM ISTLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) being one of the most effective surgical method results in long-term weight loss and resolution of...
Pericardial fat linked to increased risk of heart failure: Study Hina Zahid5 Jun 2021 8:00 AM ISTA study provides strong evidence that excess pericardial fat substantially raises the risk of heart failure USA: People, especially women having...
PCI a reasonable alternative to CABG in elderly, finds SYNTAXES trial dr. Abhimanyu Uppal4 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTRevascularization with PCI might be as good as CABG surgery in elderly patients with complex coronary artery disease, including multivessel and left...
Consumption of ultra-processed food linked to greater hypertension risk in blacks: Study Hina Zahid4 Jun 2021 8:15 AM ISTStudy links consumption of ultra-processed foods to higher blood pressure in black adults. USA: Black adults in the U.S. who consumed significant...
Omecamtiv mecarbil of greater therapeutic benefit in HF patients with severely reduced EF: Study Hina Zahid3 Jun 2021 9:00 AM IST Delhi: The experimental omecamtiv mecarbil greatly reduced heart failure hospitalizations among HFrEF patients as their baseline ejection...
Chip inserted under skin may better identify patients at risk of recurrent stroke Hina Zahid3 Jun 2021 7:45 AM ISTA clinical trial examining the efficacy of two devices to monitor and detect atrial fibrillation (AF), or an irregular heartbeat, in ischemic stroke...
Preeclampsia - a risk factor for later-life incident stroke among women: JAMA Dr Nirali Kapoor2 Jun 2021 10:26 PM ISTHypertensive disorders of pregnancy are major cause of morbidity and mortality in the peripartum period and predispose women to an elevated risk of...
Colchicine beneficial in COVID-19 RTCPR confirmed cases, Lancet study dr. Abhimanyu Uppal2 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTEvidence suggests a role for excessive inflammation in COVID-19 complications. Colchicine, an oral anti-inflammatory medication is hypothesized to...
