Primary Prevention with Aspirin: Lowering ASCVD Mortality in Adults with Elevated Lipoprotein(a) Dr. Prakash Kumar19 Nov 2024 9:15 AM ISTQuick Takeaways:Elevated Lp(a) (>=50 mg/dL) significantly raises ASCVD risk, affecting around 25% of Indians.One-time Lp(a) screening in adulthood...
Metoprolol: Applicability in Young Hypertensives in India Dr. Debopriyo Mondal11 Nov 2024 12:31 PM ISTHypertension affects 1 in 8 adults aged between 20 and 40 years. The prevalence of hypertension among adults in India is about 25 to 42% and three...
Theory to Practice: Implementing Aspirin and Statin Therapy in Primary Care Settings Dr Nishant Tripathi5 Nov 2024 9:00 AM ISTPremature ASCVD in IndiaThe prevalence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) has been increasing in India, surpassing infectious diseases...
CVD Care Continuum in 2024: Metoprolol Revisited Dr Johann Christopher25 Oct 2024 11:02 AM ISTCoronary artery disease (CAD) is a significant group within cardiovascular diseases (CVD) that results from decreased myocardial perfusion, leading to...
Revolutionizing COPD Care: The Role Of Pneumococcal Vaccines in Enhancing Patient Outcomes Dr Rajesh V11 Oct 2024 12:00 PM ISTExacerbations are recognized to be crucial acute events that are associated with increased hospitalization rates and worsening clinical outcomes. Both...
Impact of Regular Aspirin Use on ASCVD Mortality in Adults with Elevated Lipoprotein(a) Levels Prof. Soumitra Kumar1 Oct 2024 12:52 PM ISTWith a rising incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among younger individuals aged below 55 years(1),particularly in India, where it occurs about...
New Study Reveals Key Factors Behind Medication Non-adherence: Patient Education and Distinctive Packaging Emerge as Potential Solutions Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 Sept 2024 12:00 PM ISTRecent research has identified critical factors behind medication non-adherence and explored potential remedies for patients in both metropolitan and...
Prediabetes in India: Sugary Iceberg and Place of Metformin to Mitigate it Prof. Abdul Hamid Zargar16 Aug 2024 11:09 AM ISTIndia has an estimated weighted prevalence of prediabetes of 15.3% overall, making it a major contributor to the brunt of non-communicable diseases...
The Role of Aspirin in Reducing ASCVD Mortality Among Adults with High Lp(a) Concentrations Dr A B Chandorkar8 Aug 2024 11:00 AM ISTAtherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) burden in young individuals is a major health concern, particularly in less developed nations where...
API- ICP issue practical guidelines for doctors for management of Hypertension in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Details Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Aug 2024 12:00 PM ISTAugust 1, 2024, National: Hypertension and diabetes are the top lifestyle diseases in India, responsible for the majority burden of morbidity and...
Metoprolol: 20-Year Journey Down the Memory Lane Dr K. Sarat Chandra22 July 2024 12:30 PM ISTIntroduction (1-2)Over the past two decades, metoprolol has established its position in managing cardiovascular diseases. As a beta-1 selective...
Evaluating the Benefits of Aspirin in Lowering ASCVD Mortality for Elevated Lp(a) Individuals Prem Aggarwal4 July 2024 12:22 PM ISTAtherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) among young adults is a major public health challenge with a global prevalence of 7% to 30%. (1) Due to...
