Brisk walk of 8,000 steps or 6.4 km a day reduces the risk of premature death: JACC Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Oct 2023 12:08 PM ISTWhat are the optimal number of steps to walk in a day? 10000 steps, 8000 steps? or 7000 steps?An international study led by the University of...
Clopidogrel superior to Aspirin monotherapy after PCI across risk strata: HOST-EXAM analysis Medha Baranwal21 Oct 2023 10:45 AM ISTSouth Korea: A post hoc analysis of HOST-EXAM compared antiplatelet therapies after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) according to ischemic,...
Semaglutide improves physical limitations and exercise function in patients of HFpEF with Obesity phenotype regardless of LVEF Dr Riya Dave17 Oct 2023 10:15 AM ISTSemaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, shows promise in the treatment of heart failure patients with the obesity phenotype...
Optimum antithrombotic therapy for primary and secondary prevention of ischemic stroke- Salient features Medha Baranwal11 Oct 2023 11:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent state-of-the-art review published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has provided a comprehensive summary of the...
Study finds similar primary prevention benefits of lowering LDL cholesterol in younger and older statin users Medha Baranwal11 Oct 2023 10:15 AM ISTDenmark: Findings from a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology support a relative clinical benefit of LDL...
Age No Barrier: LDL Cholesterol Reduction Effective in Preventing CVD among elderly Dr.Niharika Harsha B3 Oct 2023 10:30 AM IST A groundbreaking study conducted in Denmark has provided compelling evidence that lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol through...
Clopidogrel fails to prevent recurrence of heart attack in majority of British south Asians Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 Aug 2023 9:00 AM ISTUK: Clopidogrel is a commonly prescribed medication used to prevent further heart attacks after an initial event. It needs to be activated in the body...
Return-to-play protocol safe for elite athletes with genetic heart diseases at risk for sudden cardiac death Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has described the experience of athletes with a known sudden...
Rosuvastatin and Ezetimibe combo useful alternative to high dose Rosuvastatin after drug-eluting stent implantation Dr.Niharika Harsha B8 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTA recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that combination lipid-lowering therapy with Rosuvastatin 10 mg...
Cardiac troponin can predict coronary events among chronic coronary artery disease also Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Aug 2023 10:00 AM ISTUK: Cardiac troponin predicts the risk of cardiovascular death or myocardial infarction (MI) in patients with chronic coronary artery disease, a...
Comprehensive Management of Chronic Coronary Disease: Multisociety Guidelines Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 July 2023 10:45 AM ISTUSA: A new 2023 multi-society guideline for the management of patients with chronic coronary disease (CCD) published in the Journal of the American...
Complete revascularization provides better angina relief in chronic coronary disease patients: Analysis of Ischemia trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 July 2023 11:15 AM ISTUSA: Complete revascularization (CR) with PCI results in better health status for patients with chronic coronary disease (CCD) compared with...
