Hydroxychloroquine significantly reduces incidence of congenital heart block: JACC Study Hina Zahid15 July 2020 12:45 PM ISTNYU Grossman School of Medicine researchers have found that Hydroxychloroquine significantly reduces the incidence of congenital heart block, a rare...
Cardiac CT an opportunistic but effective way to screen osteoporosis Hina Zahid15 July 2020 11:30 AM ISTOAK BROOK, Ill. - Cardiac CT exams performed to assess heart health also provide an effective way to screen for osteoporosis, potentially speeding...
Women on beta blockers for high BP at increased risk of heart failure Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 July 2020 9:45 AM ISTDALLAS -- Beta blockers are medications that reduce high blood pressure and are prescribed for adults with hypertension, a leading cause of...
Improper calorie intake may increase re-hospitalization in Heart Failure Dr.Niharika Harsha B13 July 2020 11:00 AM ISTInsufficient calorie intake reduced post-discharge quality of life which in turn increased the burden of re-hospitalization in patients with Heart...
lschemic strokes in COVID-19 patients linked to worse prognosis and death risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 July 2020 5:15 PM ISTDallas- Researchers have found that patients with COVID-19 who have an acute ischemic stroke (AIS) experience more severe strokes, have worse...
Sotatercept reduces pulmonary vascular resistance in PAH, finds clinical trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 July 2020 3:00 PM ISTThe data presented virtually at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2020 Virtual Sessions this week by investigators showed that Sotatercept resulted...
New ultrasound therapy okay for patients not suitable for TAVR, SAVR Medha Baranwal11 July 2020 12:07 PM ISTDelhi: Non-Invasive Ultrasound Therapy (NIUT) holds promise for the treatment of cardio-valvular diseases such as aortic stenosis, according to a...
Hypnosis may cut pain and reliance on morphine during atrial flutter ablation Medha Baranwal11 July 2020 11:38 AM ISTFrance: Application of hypnosis during atrial flutter ablation may provide significant relief from pain and curb reliance on morphine, show...
Steroids use in RA patients linked to high blood pressure Medha Baranwal11 July 2020 7:30 AM ISTUK: The use of steroids by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients increases the risk of high blood pressure or hypertension in them, according to a recent...
Same day discharge after AF ablation not tied to complications: Study Dr.Niharika Harsha B10 July 2020 11:45 AM ISTWith the use of a standardized protocol, patients who underwent Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation can be discharged on the same day, finds a study. The...
Lopinavir and ritonavir combo tied to bradycardia in elderly COVID-19 patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 July 2020 9:30 AM ISTResearchers have found that combined use of antiretroviral medications lopinavir and ritonavir, appeared to cause bradycardia in 22% of elderly,...
Lung ultrasound may improve heart failure diagnosis and reduce hospitalization risk Medha Baranwal9 July 2020 3:01 PM ISTMexico: The use of lung ultrasound (LUS) in clinical follow-up of heart failure (HF) patients significantly reduces the risk of urgent visits for...
