MRI can be safely performed in patients with pacemakers and ICDs: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 Oct 2020 7:20 PM ISTOAK BROOK - MRI examinations can be performed safely in patients with non-MR compatible cardiac devices, including those who are...
Standalone D-dimer Test Strategy May help Diagnose Deep Vein Thrombosis Hina Zahid23 Oct 2020 4:36 PM ISTNew research suggests that it may be possible to simplify the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) without compromising accuracy. Contrary to the...
Less hypoglycaemia with flash glucose monitoring in Diabetics after MI: LIBERATES trial Medha Baranwal23 Oct 2020 11:00 AM ISTThe use of flash glucose monitoring versus fingerstick testing for monitoring of blood sugar levels appears to have a modest benefit in type 2...
CPAP treatment improves outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: CHEST Medha Baranwal22 Oct 2020 6:14 PM ISTUSA: Routine CPAP in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR) helps in shorter hospital...
Weight loss surgery lowers the risk of aortic dissection risk: JACS Medha Baranwal22 Oct 2020 6:08 PM ISTWeston, FL: Bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) may lower the risk of aortic dissection and should be considered in obese patients having...
Flavanol-rich foods and drinks tied to meaningful reduction of blood pressure Hina Zahid22 Oct 2020 8:00 AM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that consumption of Flavanol-rich foods and drinks is tied to meaningful reduction of blood pressure.People who...
High doses of Levothyroxine increase atrial fibrillation risk in elderly, finds study Medha Baranwal21 Oct 2020 5:30 PM ISTCanada: The administration of levothyroxine at a dose above 0.075 mg/day in older adults may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF)...
Heart attacks more deadly in homeless compared to non-homeless patients: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 Oct 2020 8:30 AM ISTOttawa, Canada: Researchers have found in a new study that homeless patients have higher mortality compared to non-homeless patients They are three...
High blood sugar linked to depression even in non Diabetics, finds Study Medha Baranwal20 Oct 2020 10:49 AM ISTNetherlands: Higher levels of blood sugar or hyperglycemia are associated with depressive symptoms independent of lifestyle and cardiovascular risk...
Elevated birth weight linked to atrial fibrillation in adulthood finds ESC study Hina Zahid19 Oct 2020 5:00 PM ISTBeijing, China: Researchers have found in a new study that elevated birth weight is linked with developing atrial fibrillation later in life.The...
Aortic dissection a rare complication of pregnancy with aortopathy conditions: JAMA Dr Satabdi Saha19 Oct 2020 11:15 AM ISTIn a recently published research work in JAMA Cardiology,results have suggested that though Aortopathy conditions are present in most women with ...
Interventional closure of iatrogenic ASD not superior to medical treatment: MITHRAS trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Oct 2020 1:15 PM ISTNEW YORK - The researchers conducted MITHRAS randomized clinical trial and found that interventional closure of an iatrogenic atrial septal defect...
