AF detected in 20 percent stroke survivors, increasing risk of fresh stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that Atrial Fibrillation was detected in 20 percent ischemic stroke survivors due to atherosclerosis, increasing...
Irregular sleep patterns tied to increased risk of atherosclerosis in older adults: JAHA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 Feb 2023 7:30 PM ISTUSA: Among adults older than 45, sleep irregularity, specifically irregularity in sleep duration, is linked with several measures of subclinical...
Medical Bulletin 16/February/2023 Isra Zaman16 Feb 2023 3:38 PM ISTHere are the top medical news for the day:Study finds neoadjuvant nivolumab to show long-term benefit in patients with non-small cell lung...
Atherosclerosis risk in older adults negatively impacted by irregular sleeping habits Isra Zaman16 Feb 2023 9:15 AM ISTAtherosclerosis is the buildup of fatty deposits, known as plaque, on the artery walls. The plaque can cause arteries to narrow, reducing blood flow...
p53 mutation contributes to the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: Study Isra Zaman17 Jan 2023 9:30 AM ISTIn the new study, published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, the CNIC group led by Jose Javier Fuster demonstrates that p53 mutations also...
Bad cholesterol and high B.P. combo may increase heart attack or stroke risk Isra Zaman14 Dec 2022 9:00 AM ISTHypertension is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In this study, hypertension was defined as a top number of 140 mmHg or higher, a...
Lipid treatment intervention as early as 17 years of age may reverse atherosclerosis progression Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 Nov 2022 11:15 AM ISTIt is well known that abnormal blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels known as elevated lipids and dyslipidemia are major causes of atherosclerosis...
High levels of lipoprotein(a) and hsCRP tied to increased risk of cardiovascular events Dr. Manav Aggarwal31 Oct 2022 10:15 AM ISTChina: In coronary artery disease (CAD) patients undergoing PCI, a high level of lipoprotein(a) is associated with worse outcomes, and in those with...
Rosuvastatin notably reduces carotid intima-media thickness progression in subclinical atherosclerosis Medha Baranwal15 Sept 2022 8:00 PM ISTChina: In adults with subclinical atherosclerosis, 20 mg/d rosuvastatin significantly slowed the progression of carotid intima-media thickness...
Oxidized LDL - a marker for Heart Disease in younger population of India? Dr. Nandita Mohan4 Aug 2022 9:45 AM ISTThe prevalence of CHD is increasing day by day in India. The hardening of arteries is actually linked to oxidative variations in low-density ...
Uterine myometrial calcification indicates atherosclerosis risk: Study Jacinthlyn Sylvia28 July 2022 10:00 AM ISTIn a new study conducted by Rabia Akilli and colleagues, it has been determined that uterine myometrial calcification (UMC) is a standalone predictor...
Icosapent ethyl modestly impacts various biomarkers linked with atherosclerotic disease: REDUCE-IT Jacinthlyn Sylvia12 July 2022 8:00 PM ISTPatients receiving mineral oil in the placebo arm of REDUCE-IT had worsening of various biomarkers linked to atherosclerotic disease during the trial,...
