Diabetes and prediabetes not independent risk factors for AF Medha Baranwal2 July 2023 8:00 PM ISTSweden: Upon adjustment for potential confounders, a recent study found that the association between glycemic status and atrial fibrillation and...
Bariatric surgery reduces MACE and mortality risk in obese patients with sleep apnea Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Bariatric surgery improves the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with obesity and also largely reduces or eliminates...
Supermarket trolleys embedded with sensors may help diagnose AF patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Jun 2023 10:15 AM ISTIt could be the shopping trip that saves your life: supermarket trolleys are helping to diagnose atrial fibrillation which can then be treated to...
High-frequency, low-tidal-volume ventilation tied to catheter ablation success for atrial fibrillation: JACC Medha Baranwal24 Jun 2023 11:30 AM ISTUSA: High-frequency, low-tidal-volume (HFLTV) ventilation during catheter ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) improves 12-month clinical...
Artifical intelligence tools help researchers identify five types of heart failure Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 May 2023 8:00 PM ISTUK: A team of UCL researchers have identified five heart failure subtypes from three electronic health record sources with machine learning. The...
Irregular menstrual cycles may increase heart disease, AFib risk Roshni Dhar29 May 2023 3:50 PM ISTLong or short menstrual cycle length is linked with increased risks of CVD (cardiovascular disease) and atrial fibrillation but not myocardial...
Amiodarone use in AF patients increases bleeding risk in patients on apixaban or rivaroxaban Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 May 2023 9:45 AM ISTUSA: Using amiodarone in patients aged 65 years or older with atrial fibrillation during apixaban or rivaroxaban (anticoagulants) raises the risk for...
Health Bulletin 27/May/2023 Roshni Dhar27 May 2023 5:03 PM ISTHere are the top health stories for the day:ICMR revises rules, MBBS, BDS graduates having PhD can now apply for Scientist postsBringing good news to...
Cognitive deficits following catheter ablation for AF appear short-lived Jacinthlyn Sylvia26 May 2023 8:00 PM ISTA new study published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology suggests that postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) was noticed after atrial...
Study links long or short menstrual cycles to higher risk of CVD, atrial fibrillation Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 May 2023 9:15 AM ISTChina: Long or short menstrual cycle length is linked with increased risks of CVD (cardiovascular disease) and atrial fibrillation but not myocardial...
Abbott bags USFDA nod for TactiFlex Ablation Catheter to treat abnormal heart rhythm Ruchika Sharma24 May 2023 1:30 PM ISTTactiFlex catheter uses a tip design with a laser-cut pattern that flexes when in contact with the heart wall.
Majority of patients with HF die without being diagnosed; early diagnosis critical for survival Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 May 2023 9:30 AM ISTThe combination of undiagnosed heart failure and inappropriate loop diuretic use may be one of the largest and most serious problems that...
