Just one glass of wine may precipitate Atrial fibrillation within hours: Study Dr Kartikeya Kohli18 May 2021 9:15 AM ISTAtrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder characterized by a rapid, chaotic and fluttery heartbeat. Despite knowledge of various...
Even prediabetics at increased risk of stroke, heart attack: Study Medha Baranwal6 May 2021 11:30 AM ISTUSA: People with prediabetes are at higher risk for stroke, heart attack, or other major cardiovascular event compared to those having normal blood...
Pre-CABG Platelet reactivityTests May Safely Shorten Waiting time: Study Dr Satabdi Saha26 March 2021 11:39 AM ISTIn a recent development, researchers have suggested that a strategy based on platelet reactivity-guided test is noninferior to the standard of care...
ACC releases expert decision pathway on same-day discharge after PCI Medha Baranwal26 Jan 2021 11:15 PM ISTUSA: The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has released a new expert consensus decision pathway to provide practical guidance on same-day discharge...
Statins adherence low for Secondary Prevention in Women and People of Color Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Nov 2020 6:00 PM ISTAtherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is highly prevalent, affecting approximately 20 million people in the US. ASCVD includes Myocardial...
CABG with a radial artery graft improves patient outcomes Dr Kartikeya Kohli6 April 2020 6:00 PM ISTIn a meta-analysis of RCTs, those who received radial grafts had lower mortality at 10 years compared to saphenous vein grafts
TAVR found as good as surgery for aortic stenosis in broad patient population Hina Zahid6 April 2020 9:30 AM ISTCompared to surgery,TAVR was associated with less complications, a shorter hospital stay, fewer days in intensive care, and better functional capacity...
Ticagrelor alone good enough 3 months after stenting, finds TWILIGHT subanalysis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 April 2020 4:45 PM ISTTWILIGHT subanalysis finds that 3 months after stenting ticagrelor alone was beneficial for subgroup of high-risk patients.
Music may help prevent post MI cardiac events Hina Zahid25 March 2020 5:45 PM ISTListening to music may not only be enjoyable, but is also good for heart.Researchers have found that patients who suffered episodes of chest pain soon...
Higher protein intake may lower atrial fibrillation in women Hina Zahid23 March 2020 7:00 PM ISTWomen who ate slightly more than the recommended daily amount of protein were significantly less likely to develop atrial fibrillation (AFib), a...
Cancer patients at two-fold risk of atrial fibrillation: Study Hina Zahid21 March 2020 7:00 PM ISTAtrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorder. The researchers conducted a study to evaluate risk of atrial fibrillation...
Stress may be predictor of repeat heart attack in CAD patients Hina Zahid20 March 2020 6:00 PM ISTStress has become a part of today's lifestyle-whether it's due to financial woes, work pressures, relationship issues, illness or even natural...
