High blood viscosity can predict higher risk of death in hospitalized COVID 19 patients Isra Zaman23 July 2022 9:00 AM ISTThe large-scale study is the first to evaluate blood viscosity in the prediction of mortality in COVID-19 patients. A simple calculation of blood...
Smartwatch data may be less accurate in patients with dark skin Hina Zahid12 May 2022 7:15 PM ISTConsumers 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 7:30 PM ISTThe 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 6:39 PM ISTIschemic 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 9:00 AM ISTLiving 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 12:15 PM ISTPerioperative bleeding is common in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic drug that may safely decrease...
Journal Club - Spirituality can improve quality of life for heart failure patients Dr. Nandita Mohan15 April 2022 11:00 AM ISTThe American College of Cardiology and other major cardiovascular societies recommend palliative care for heart failure patients. Spirituality is a...
No reduction in stroke, mini strokes, blood clotting in the brain or changes in cognitive function with edoxaban after TAVR Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTPatients treated with the blood thinner edoxaban for six months after a heart valve replacement procedure experienced fewer symptomless blood clots...
Journal Club - ACC reports increased hypertension risk in people with history of allergies Isra Zaman13 April 2022 11:15 AM ISTThe 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 10:00 AM ISTData 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 9:00 AM ISTPatients 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 9:45 AM ISTUSA: A multifaceted strategy for BP management during noncardiac surgery -- one for hypotension avoidance and the other for hypertension avoidance --...
