Remote monitoring reduces hospitalization due to HF and improves QoL Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 May 2023 8:00 PM ISTThe first investigator-initiated study of remote pulmonary artery pressure monitoring has found that it improves quality of life and reduces heart...
Sacubitril/valsartan beneficial in heart failure patients with ejection fraction above 40 percent Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 May 2023 11:30 AM ISTUSA: Treatment with Sacubitril/valsartan in patients with an ejection fraction (EF) above 40% results in a greater reduction in plasma NT-proBNP...
Air pollution tied to increased risk of premature death in patients with heart failure Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 May 2023 9:45 AM ISTPoland: A recent study has suggested that reducing air pollution can prevent worsening heart failure. Considering the impact of pollution on public...
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...
Mental health problems in people under 40s up risk of heart attack and stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 May 2023 8:00 PM ISTSouth Korea: Young people under 40 years with mental disorders are at a three-fold increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and ischemic stroke,...
Postmenopausal women with clogged arteries at greater risk of heart attacks than men Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 May 2023 10:00 AM ISTNetherlands: A study of 25,000 adults revealed that postmenopausal women with clogged arteries face higher heart attack risks than men of that...
Hyperbaric oxygen improves heart function among patients with long COVID Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 May 2023 9:15 PM ISTResearchers have found in a small randomised trial that hyperbaric oxygen therapy promotes restoration of the heart’s ability to contract properly...
Talking on mobile phones ups risk of high blood pressure Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 May 2023 9:15 AM ISTChina: The use of mobile phones for making or receiving calls is significantly tied to a higher risk of new-onset hypertension, especially among...
Electro-Anatomical Guided Ablation Yields Best Outcomes for AF Termination Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran21 April 2023 10:45 AM ISTChina: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia affecting millions worldwide. A recent clinical trial has suggested that AF...
Extended ECG monitoring detects more arrhythmias in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 April 2023 10:15 AM ISTSpain: Extended ECG (electrocardiogram) monitoring (30 days) compared to the standard 24 to 48 hours detects more arrhythmias in patients with...
Psychological therapies for depression may lower risk of heart disease, stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 April 2023 9:45 AM ISTUK: Effective depression management through psychological therapy may be associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, a study published...
Synchronized left ventricular pacing as effective as conventional CRT in patients with HF and LBBB Medha Baranwal20 April 2023 10:30 AM ISTUSA: Results from the AdaptResponse study have shown cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) using an algorithm designed to minimize unnecessary right...
