Smartwatch data may be less accurate in patients with dark skin Hina Zahid12 May 2022 1:45 PM GMTConsumers are increasingly using smartwatches and other wearable devices to measure their heart rate and rhythm during exercise and for overall health...
Supermarket Diet Advice to Improve DASH Adherence among people : The SuperWIN trial MD Editorial Team11 May 2022 2:00 PM GMTThe DASH diet is a healthy-eating plan designed to help treat or prevent high blood pressure. The DASH diet includes foods that are rich in potassium,...
Journal Club - FAME 3 Subanalysis Adds Twist to Negative Primary Results Dr. Nandita Mohan4 May 2022 1:09 PM GMTIschemic heart disease is the leading cause of death globally. Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery and percutaneous coronary intervention...
Living near noise pollution tied to greater risk of heart attack Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 April 2022 3:30 AM GMTLiving near noise pollution tied to greater risk of heart attackLiving near noise pollution tied to greater risk of heart attackLiving near noise...
Journal Club - POISE 3 in favour of Wider Use of Tranexamic Acid in Noncardiac Surgery Dr. Nandita Mohan29 April 2022 6:45 AM GMTPerioperative bleeding is common in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic drug that may safely decrease such...
Journal Club - Spirituality can improve quality of life for heart failure patients Dr. Nandita Mohan15 April 2022 5:30 AM GMTThe American College of Cardiology and other major cardiovascular societies recommend palliative care for heart failure patients. Spirituality is a...
Journal Club - ACC reports increased hypertension risk in people with history of allergies Isra Zaman13 April 2022 5:45 AM GMTThe National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) has exhibited a correlation between a...
History of allergic disorders may be associated with increased risk of high BP, CAD Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 April 2022 4:30 AM GMTData from the National Health Interview Survey demonstrated adults with a history of allergic disorders have an increased risk of high blood pressure...
Implantable heart monitor doesn't benefit heart attack survivors overall Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 April 2022 3:30 AM GMTPatients who received an implantable heart rhythm monitor after suffering a heart attack did not have fewer subsequent cardiovascular events overall,...
Multifaceted BP management strategy fails to prevent CV events after noncardiac surgery: POISE-3 trial Medha Baranwal11 April 2022 4:15 AM GMTUSA: A multifaceted strategy for BP management during noncardiac surgery -- one for hypotension avoidance and the other for hypertension avoidance --...
Journal Club- Heart attack survivors may be at greater risk of mental decline Dr. Nandita Mohan9 April 2022 11:00 AM GMTAccording to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session, about 1 in 3 heart attack survivors showed...
FFR-guided PCI non-Inferior to IVUS in intermediate coronary stenosis: FLAVOUR TRIAL Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 April 2022 4:30 AM GMTFor stenting decisions in intermediate coronary stenosis, fractional flow reserve (FFR) guidance was non inferior to those with intravascular...
