Alternative medicines for heart failure may have some benefits or even potential risks Isra Zaman9 Dec 2022 9:30 AM ISTAn estimated 6 million people ages 20 and older in the U.S. have heart failure, a condition that occurs when the heart isn't functioning normally....
Combo of SGLT2 and ACE inhibitors reduces risk of cardiorenal complications: Circulation Medha Baranwal7 Dec 2022 7:30 PM ISTEmpagliflozin addition to ramipril, betters surrogate measures of kidney protection in patients with uncomplicated type 1 diabetes and preserved...
Are non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants feasible for patients with atrial fibrillation on hemodialysis? Medha Baranwal4 Dec 2022 8:00 PM ISTGermany: A recent study comparing apixaban and vitamin K antagonist (VKA) in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients on hemodialysis revealed no differences...
Chest pain and dyspnea warning signs of future heart attacks and heart failure Medha Baranwal25 Nov 2022 10:30 AM ISTUSA: A recent study in the Circulation has pointed out that shortness of breath (dyspnea) and chest pain in patients without prior cardiovascular...
Novel troponin test detects heart attack quickly and more specifically Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTBlood sample tests for cardiac troponins are an important cornerstone in the diagnostics of heart attack, but the result may be elevated also due to...
Sacubitril/Valsartan may reduce mitral regurgitation in HFrEF, eliminating need for interventions Medha Baranwal13 Oct 2022 9:00 AM ISTUSA: The severity of mitral regurgitation (MR) in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) could be reduced by the use of...
Induced hypothermia fails to improve functional outcomes or survival after cardiac arrest in hospital Medha Baranwal10 Oct 2022 9:15 AM ISTGermany: Hypothermic temperature control after in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) did not seem to improve survival or functional outcome at day 180...
Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants may prevent ischemic stroke in AF patients: Study Jacinthlyn Sylvia14 Sept 2022 11:00 AM ISTSweden: Following an acute ischemic stroke in individuals with atrial fibrillation, early commencement of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants...
Easier access to primary health care may improve awareness and control of high BP Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Sept 2022 10:30 AM ISTAccording to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all Americans have hypertension and many don't even know they have it. As disease has no...
Long-term use of evolocumab tied to sustained reduction of LDL C and CV events: FOURIER-OLE trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Sept 2022 11:00 AM ISTEvolocumab is a proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor used to lower CVD risk by controlling LDL cholesterol.According to...
Medical Bulletin 1/September/2022 Isra Zaman1 Sept 2022 3:51 PM ISTHere are the top medical news for the day:Addiction management may help treat heart infection in drug addictsAddiction management may help treat heart...
Addiction management may help treat heart infection in drug addicts Isra Zaman1 Sept 2022 9:00 AM ISTManaging a potentially deadly heart infection is complex in people who inject drugs, including opioids, stimulants, and others, and requires a unique...
