Heatwave and hot temperatures linked with weight loss and worsening of condition of HF patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 Sept 2022 5:45 AM ISTResearchers have found in a nationwide study in France that Heatwave and hot temperatures were closely linked with weight loss and worsening of...
SGLT2 inhibitors foundational therapy in all HF patients regardless of EF: Pooled analysis of DAPA-HF and DELIVER Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 Sept 2022 8:00 PM ISTPrevious studies have shown that the SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin reduces cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in patients with diabetes, chronic...
SGLT2 inhibitors useful for HF patients with mildly reduced and preserved ejection fraction: Deliver Trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Sept 2022 11:00 AM ISTPrevious studies have shown that the SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin reduces cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in patients with diabetes, chronic...
Replace ACE inhibitors with sacubitril/valsartan once symptomatic HF develops in MI: insight from Paradise MI Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 Aug 2022 11:00 AM ISTPost hoc analysis of Paradise MI Trial has provided new insights on sacubitril/valsartan in myocardial infarction in a session in a Hot Line session...
Sacubitril, valsartan combo safe for HFpEF, not likely to cause cognitive decline Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 Aug 2022 10:30 AM ISTAccording to a new study, administration of combination of sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) for heart failure with moderately reduced or preserved left...
Add on Acetazolamide to loop diuretics decreases congestion in patients with acute decompensated HF Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 Aug 2022 9:00 AM ISTAcetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor with diuretic effects which is a drug commonly used in the treatment of mountain sickness and some...
COVID mRNA vaccines reduce risk of complications and death among patients with heart failure Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 Aug 2022 7:30 AM ISTPatients with heart failure are at increased risk of hospitalisation mechanical ventilation and death due to COVID-19.It is known that Vaccination...
Too much restriction of salt may worsen outcomes in patients with HF with preserved ejection fraction Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 July 2022 11:15 AM ISTSalt restriction is frequently recommended in heart failure guidelines, but the optimal restriction range (from less than 1.5 g to less than 3 g...
Death of a family member may increase heart failure mortality risk Isra Zaman8 July 2022 9:45 AM ISTHeart failure patients experiencing grief or in mourning following the loss of a close family member are at an increased risk of death, particularly...
