Only alcohol -- not caffeine, diet or lack of sleep -- might trigger atrial fibrillation Hina Zahid25 Nov 2021 9:00 AM ISTNew research from UC San Francisco that tested possible triggers of a common heart condition, including caffeine, sleep deprivation and sleeping on...
Self-management tool in Smartphones enhances real-world BP monitoring and control: JAMA MD Editorial Team23 Nov 2021 9:00 AM ISTA new study conducted by Tomer Gazit and team showed that a mobile technology hypertension self-management tool can help with long-term blood pressure...
Smoking before revascularization tied with increased complication risks Dr. Nandita Mohan15 Nov 2021 5:27 PM ISTIn patients with intermittent claudication, smoking before being operated for elective revascularization increased risk for post-operation...
Where Should We Focus for arresting Atherosclerosis on lowering Apo-B or LDLC ? MD Bureau15 Nov 2021 4:44 PM ISTLipid management typically focuses on levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and, to a lesser extent, triglycerides (TG). However, a...
Medical Bulletin 13/November/2021 Dr. Nandita Mohan13 Nov 2021 8:00 PM ISTHere are Top Medical stories of the daySmoking Before RevascularizationIn patients with intermittent claudication, smoking before being operated for...
Smoking Before Revascularization tied with increased complication risks: JAMA Dr. Shravani Dali12 Nov 2021 9:30 AM ISTIn patients with intermittent claudication, smoking before being operated for elective revascularization increased risk for post-operation...
Statins reduce Atherosclerotic risk by increasing densification of Plaques: JAMA Dr Kartikeya Kohli11 Nov 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe burden of atherosclerosis in the coronary tree is a strong predictor of future coronary events. High plaque volumes are associated with a higher...
Preterm delivery may increase future risks of chronic hypertension among women: JAMA MD Editorial Team29 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTPreterm birth is an important issue in public health and is a major part of worldwide neonatal mortality and morbidity. Preterm delivery has been...
Omecamtiv mecarbil reduces CV death among patients with severe systolic heart failure: JAMA MD Editorial Team26 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTHeart failure with reduced ejection fraction is a progressive clinical syndrome, and many patients' condition worsen over time despite...
Fluoroquinolones use linked to sudden cardiac death in dialysis patients: JAMA Dr. Shravani Dali25 Oct 2021 9:45 AM ISTA recent study published in the JAMA Cardiology finds the link between fluoroquinolone use with cardiac complications in the general population....
Even episodes of atrial fibrillation tied to ischemic stroke risk Dr. Nandita Mohan22 Oct 2021 3:39 PM ISTEpisodes of atrial fibrillation (AF) lasting at least 5.5 hours are associated with a higher risk of ischemic stroke, particularly in the first few...
Genetic deficiency of cholesteryl ester transfer protein tied to lower CV risk, higher AMD risk: JAMA MD Editorial Team20 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTDenmark: Hereditary cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) deficiency is associated with lower cardiovascular risk but an increased risk of...
