Initial cryoballoon ablation better than antiarrhythmic drugs for lowering risk of AF progression Medha Baranwal29 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTCanada: Initial treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) with catheter cryoballoon ablation compared to the initial use of antiarrhythmic drugs is...
Aural Myiasis- Rare case reported in NEJM Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Nov 2022 9:45 AM ISTDr Catarina Rato and Dr Gustavo Lopes at Hospital Pedro Hispano, Matosinhos, Portugal have reported a rare case of Aural Myiasis that has been...
Methylprednisolone does not reduce risk of worse outcomes in infants undergoing heart surgery: STRESS trial Medha Baranwal19 Nov 2022 11:30 AM ISTUSA: Perioperative administration of methylprednisolone for reduction of inflammation in infants undergoing surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass did...
Bepirovirsen shows promise as treatment for Chronic Hepatitis B Infection in trials Medha Baranwal16 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTChina: Bepirovirsen at a dose of 300 mg per week sustained clearance of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA and surface antigen (HBsAg) in 9 to 10% of...
Medical Bulletin 10/November/2022 Dr Rashi Prakash10 Nov 2022 2:47 PM ISTHere are the top medical news for the day:Artificial intelligence could help ease strain on hospitalsTuberculosis and pneumonia are potentially...
New drug can successfully treat patients typically resistant to high blood pressure treatment Dr Rashi Prakash10 Nov 2022 9:45 AM ISTHigh blood pressure is the main cause of strokes, and a common cause of heart attacks and kidney failure. In most people with the condition, the...
Performing open bypass surgery treatment of choice in chronic limb-threatening ischemia Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTThe cases of peripheral artery disease, a condition in which blood flow to one or both legs is reduced by a buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries...
Double shock from two defibrillators may increase frequency of survival after cardiac arrest Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTShock-refractory ventricular fibrillation remains common during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest inspite of advancements in defibrillation...
Medical Bulletin 9/November/2022 Dr Rashi Prakash9 Nov 2022 4:00 PM ISTHere are the top medical news for the day:New one-stop guideline for cardiovascular health in CanadaMedications to follow to treat cardiovascular...
New drug, baxdrostat, offers hope to patients resistant to high blood pressure treatment: Phase 2 trial Dr Kartikeya Kohli9 Nov 2022 11:45 AM ISTThe highest dose of oral medication (Baxdrostat) in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension reduced blood pressure by 20 points.UK: A new class...
Clinical trial finds novel therapy markedly reduced lipoprotein(a) levels in people with cardiovascular disease Dr Rashi Prakash9 Nov 2022 9:15 AM ISTLipoprotein(a) is a special type of bad cholesterol that is believed to contribute to heart disease, but there are no approved pharmacological...
Novel drug pemafibrate neutral on reducing CV events among patients with diabetes with hypertriglyceridemia Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Nov 2022 7:30 PM ISTIn preventive cardiology work up, measuring levels of triglycerides is a routine affair and lowering triglycerides with several classes of drugs is...
