No need for common practice of routinely supplementing potassium after heart surgery: ESC 2024 Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Sept 2024 9:30 AM ISTFor the prevention of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) after isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, giving potassium supplements only...
Oral anticoagulants to be paused before transcatheter aortic valve implantation: ESC 2024 Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Sept 2024 6:30 AM ISTThere was no apparent benefit to continuing oral anticoagulants compared with interruption in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve...
Wearable heart monitor increases diagnosis of irregular heart rhythm: ESC 2024 Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Sept 2024 6:30 AM ISTWearable, long-term continuous heart monitors helped identify 52% more cases of atrial fibrillation compared to usual care, but that did not lead to a...
Recent recreational drug use triples risk of repeat serious cardiovascular event, suggests study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 Sept 2024 6:45 AM ISTNew research presented at this year's ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug-2 Sept) shows that, among patients admitted to the intensive cardiac...
Diagnostic tools and ways to prevent major adverse events and enhance QoL expanded in New Chronic Coronary Syndrome Guidelines Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Sept 2024 8:30 PM ISTThe 2024 ESC Guidelines on the management of chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) include a focus on both larger and smaller blood vessels of the heart;...
Menopause potentially linked to adverse cardiovascular health through blood fat profile changes: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 Aug 2024 6:30 AM IST New research presented at the ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 August-2 September) shows that women in the menopause transition period show...
Interconnectivity of whole arterial system combining peripheral arterial and aortic diseases emphasized for first time in ESC guidelines Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 Aug 2024 8:00 PM ISTThe 2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of peripheral arterial and aortic diseases (PAAD) evaluate these vascular diseases together as part of same...
FINEARTS-HF Study Shows Finerenone Cuts CV death and Heart Failure Events in HFmrEF/HFpEF Patients Medha Baranwal30 Aug 2024 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Topline results from the FINEARTS-HF trial have revealed that finerenone (Kerendia), a nonsteroidal selective mineralocorticoid receptor...
Robotic arm can be used to perform remote echocardiograms, shows study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Aug 2024 8:00 PM ISTNew research presented at this year's ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug-2 Sept) shows that performing echocardiograms remotely using a 5G...
EuroPCR 2024-Short-term data from NOTION-2: TAVR versus SAVI for younger patients with aortic stenosis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 May 2024 9:30 AM ISTThe Course Directors have selected 3 major Late Breaking Trials (LBTs) that were presented for the first time during the 2024 edition of EuroPCR....
Semaglutide linked with reduced need for diuretics in heart failure patients: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 May 2024 7:45 PM ISTSemaglutide reduces the need for loop diuretic use and dose, and has positive effects on symptoms, physical limitations, and body weight in patients...
SEQUOIA-HCM trial meets primary endpoint in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 May 2024 7:30 PM ISTEven though mortality and hospitalisation rates have improved, the quality of life for those living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) can be...
