Elevated Lp(a) levels and CAC score together heighten risk of ASCVD, finds new analysis of MESA study Dr Kartikeya Kohli25 Feb 2022 9:45 AM ISTElevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] and coronary artery calcium (CAC) score are individually associated with increased atherosclerotic cardiovascular...
Olive oil consumption to reduce incidence of cardiovascular events: PREDIMED Trial MD Editorial Team3 Feb 2022 4:40 PM ISTOlive oil the pillar ingredient of Mediterranean diet, consumption has drastically increased in the recent decade due its benefits on health. Olive...
Inclisiran a better drug in treating familial hypercholesterolemia Dr. Nandita Mohan2 Feb 2022 7:29 PM ISTFamilial hypercholesterolemia approximately affects 1 in 200 to 1 in 250 people in most countries and is thought to be the most common inherited...
Introducing lifestyle interventions in preschool lowers heart disease risk Hina Zahid2 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTImplementing school-based programs aimed at teaching healthy cardiovascular health habits as early as preschool can achieve lasting lifestyle changes...
Delay in Hospitalization Raises Risk of All-Cause Mortality in Patients with NSTEMI MD Bureau1 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTPatients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) failing to obtain immediate medical care face a significant risk of dying of early...
Higher olive oil intake associated with lower risk of all cause mortality Hina Zahid12 Jan 2022 10:45 AM ISTConsuming more than 7 grams (>1/2 tablespoon) of olive oil per day is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality, cancer...
Post PCI hemorrhage Compromises Myocardial Salvage In MI and increases HF risk: JACC study MD Bureau7 Jan 2022 9:00 AM ISTIncident heart failure following acute myocardial infarction (MI) is a preventable therapeutic target. Primary percutaneous coronary intervention...
Fetal MRI with ultrasound may detect abnormal extracardiac development in fetuses with congenital heart defects Hina Zahid24 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTNewborn babies with heart defects frequently exhibit abnormal extracardiac development of the brain or other organs as well. Fetal MRI, a magnetic...
Post Exercise High-Grade PVCs linked to long term risk of CV Mortality: Study MD Bureau9 Dec 2021 9:47 AM ISTEnthusiasm for primary prevention and risk assessment in asymptomatic people has been spurred by recent advances in prevention research. Recent study...
Macitentan improves Cardiopulmonary structure and function in PAH patients MD Editorial Team7 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTA recent study found that Macitentan medication resulted in significant and clinically important improvements in right ventricular (RV) function and...
ICD implantation in patients with long QT syndrome reduces all cause mortality: Study Dr. Shravani Dali1 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTImplantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICD) implantation beneficial in patients with high-risk LQTS, according to a recent study published in the...
Prediabetes and diabetes independently increase risk of heart disease, CKD, and death: Study Medha Baranwal24 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent study has found prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2D) to be independently associated with an increased risk of CKD, ASCVD, heart...
