ARBs Show Highest Long-Term Treatment Persistence in Hypertension, suggests study Dr Riya Dave9 Jan 2026 9:54 AM ISTIn patients with hypertension, starting therapy with an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) is associated with the best long-term medication...
LAAO During Cardiac Surgery Reduces Stroke Risk and Mortality: JAMA Dr Riya Dave8 Jan 2026 8:15 PM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that adding Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) during cardiac surgery in patients with atrial fibrillation...
RNAi Therapy Zodasiran Cuts LDL Cholesterol by Up to 40 Percent in Homozygous FH: GATEWAY Trial Medha Baranwal8 Jan 2026 9:15 AM ISTUSA: A novel RNA interference (RNAi) therapy targeting angiopoietin-like protein 3 (ANGPTL3) has shown promising lipid-lowering effects in patients...
Stopping weight loss drugs linked to weight regain and reversal of heart health markers: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Jan 2026 7:00 AM ISTStopping weight loss drugs is followed by weight regain and reversal of beneficial effects on heart and metabolic health markers such as high...
Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Failure: JAMA Medha Baranwal7 Jan 2026 9:15 AM ISTUSA: Researchers have found in a new cohort study that clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), particularly non-DNMT3A CHIP, was...
Fluoroscopy-Guided Balloon Thrombin Safely Treats Complex CFA Pseudoaneurysms: A Case Report Dr Riya Dave7 Jan 2026 9:15 AM ISTAccording to a recent case report, a new fluoroscopy-based balloon occlusion technique combined with thrombin injections proved successful in treating...
Postpartum Blood Pressure Optimization After Hypertensive Pregnancy Linked to Better Brain Health: JAMA Medha Baranwal6 Jan 2026 9:00 PM ISTUK: Researchers have found in a new study that short-term optimization of blood pressure control in the postpartum period after a hypertensive...
Diabetes drug may reduce irregular heartbeat events in obese adults with AF, reveals study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 Jan 2026 9:00 AM ISTPeople with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and obesity may have fewer episodes of AFib after ablation if they take the diabetes medication metformin in...
High-Dose HCQ Tied to Better Symptom Control in SLE With Lower Adverse CV Events: Study Medha Baranwal5 Jan 2026 8:45 PM ISTTaiwan: Analysis of national data from Taiwan shows that hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), despite known long-term risks such as retinopathy, remains a...
Irregular Menstrual Cycles Linked to Higher Risk of Heart and Metabolic Diseases, Finds Meta-Analysis Medha Baranwal5 Jan 2026 8:15 PM ISTEgypt: Women with irregular menstrual cycles may face significantly higher risks of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, a recent meta-analysis...
AHA Scientific Statement Highlights Emerging Role of Mitochondrial Genetics in Cardiovascular Disease: Circulation Study Reveals Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri5 Jan 2026 10:30 AM ISTAccording to a recent AHA Scientific Statement, despite ongoing limitations, recent advances in genomic sequencing (Next-Generation Sequencing),...
Short-Term Vitamin D Supplementation May Impact Diastolic BP and Lipid Levels: Study Dr Riya Dave5 Jan 2026 9:00 AM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that daily oral vitamin D supplementation (1000 IU; 40-67 IU/kg body weight) for 42 days was associated with a...
