Differentials of "Shark-fin" sign on ECG beyond myocardial infarction, an EHJ case report. dr. Abhimanyu Uppal12 May 2021 6:15 AM ISTTriangular ST-segment elevation or 'shark-fin' sign has been described as a specific indicator of acute coronary occlusion and large myocardial...
Breathing problem second most common symptom of heart attack after chest pain: ESC study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 May 2021 11:20 AM ISTSophia Antipolo A, 6 May 2021:It is not only chest pain which predicts heart attack.One in four heart attack patients have atypical symptoms such as...
Distinguishing type 1 and type 2 MI: JAMA study explores the role of biomarkers. dr. Abhimanyu Uppal24 April 2021 7:30 AM ISTDifferentiating between type 1 [due to coronary plaque rupture] and type 2 myocardial infarction (MI) [demand-supply mismatch] is clinically important...
Miscalculation of nutrition supplement dose causes MI, an EHJ case report dr. Abhimanyu Uppal22 April 2021 4:04 PM ISTSelenium is a trace element that plays an important role in the regulation of the immune system and cardiovascular protection because of its...
Long working hours Increase Risk of Recurrent Coronary Events, Finds Study Dr Kartikeya Kohli31 March 2021 11:15 AM ISTCardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. The identification of new preventive measures is a priority to reduce the burden...
"No more an innocent laugh": EHJ reports MI following nitrous oxide abuse. dr. Abhimanyu Uppal22 March 2021 6:00 AM ISTNitrous oxide (N2O, laughing gas) is increasingly used as a recreational drug and is presumed relatively safe and innocent. It is often being used in...
ApoB and non-HDL cholesterol linked to MI and death risk in statin treated patients: JACC Medha Baranwal19 March 2021 7:30 AM ISTDenmark: Apolipoprotein B (apoB) and non-HDL cholesterol -- but not LDL cholesterol -- are associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction...
RA patients at higher risk of death, rehospitalization after heart attack: Study Medha Baranwal10 March 2021 9:45 AM ISTFinland: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are at a higher risk for long-term poor outcomes following a heart attack (myocardial infarction), a...
AHA Statement for managing acute MI complicated by cardiogenic shock dr. Abhimanyu Uppal6 March 2021 8:00 AM ISTCardiogenic shock (CS) remains the most common cause of mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction. After an initial improvement in...
Hydrogel injection may change the way the heart muscle heals after a heart attack Hina Zahid3 March 2021 10:28 AM ISTResearchers at CURAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices based at National University of Ireland Galway, and BIOFORGE Lab, at the University...
Single troponin test enough to discharge suspected heart attack patients from ED: JAMA Medha Baranwal26 Feb 2021 8:25 PM ISTUSA: A single negative troponin test versus serial troponin testing appears safe in ruling out acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients presented to...
The tale of a rabbit and pitfalls in MI diagnosis, an EHJ case report dr. Abhimanyu Uppal15 Feb 2021 9:15 AM ISTIn patients presenting with clinical and ECG signs of myocardial ischaemia, cardiac troponin concentration is the cornerstone in establishing a...
